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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.36, 404.77 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.36, 404.77 and 175.30 is: 241.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.36 : 404.77 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.36/404.77 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.36x = 404.77 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.36x = 70,956.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,956.18/293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.88

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