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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.10, 404.58 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.10, 404.58 and 175.14 is: 241.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.10 : 404.58 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.10/404.58 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.10x = 404.58 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.10x = 70,858.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,858.14/293.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.75

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