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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.24, 404.52 and 175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.24, 404.52 and 175.12 is: 241.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.24 : 404.52 = 175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.24/404.52 = 175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.24x = 404.52 × 175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.24x = 70,839.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,839.54/293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.58

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