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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.15, 404.40 and 175.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.15, 404.40 and 175.05 is: 241.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.15 : 404.40 = 175.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.15/404.40 = 175.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.15x = 404.40 × 175.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.15x = 70,790.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,790.22/293.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.49

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