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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.49, 405.02 and 175.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.49, 405.02 and 175.49 is: 242.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.49 : 405.02 = 175.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.49/405.02 = 175.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.49x = 405.02 × 175.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.49x = 71,074.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,074.06/293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.17

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