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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.43, 404.94 and 175.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.43, 404.94 and 175.47 is: 242.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.43 : 404.94 = 175.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.43/404.94 = 175.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.43x = 404.94 × 175.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.43x = 71,055.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,055.29/293.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.16

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