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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.33, 404.87 and 175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.33, 404.87 and 175.32 is: 241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.33 : 404.87 = 175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.33/404.87 = 175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.33x = 404.87 × 175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.33x = 70,980.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,980.93/293.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.99

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