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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.28, 404.85 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.28, 404.85 and 175.20 is: 241.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.28 : 404.85 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.28/404.85 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.28x = 404.85 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.28x = 70,929.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,929.72/293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.85

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