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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.02, 404.40 and 174.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.02, 404.40 and 174.97 is: 241.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.02 : 404.40 = 174.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.02/404.40 = 174.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.02x = 404.40 × 174.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.02x = 70,757.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,757.87/293.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.48

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