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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.49, 405.09 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.49, 405.09 and 175.50 is: 242.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.49 : 405.09 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.49/405.09 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.49x = 405.09 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.49x = 71,093.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,093.30/293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.23

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