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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.48, 404.94 and 175.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.48, 404.94 and 175.54 is: 242.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.48 : 404.94 = 175.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.48/404.94 = 175.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.48x = 404.94 × 175.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.48x = 71,083.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,083.17/293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.21

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