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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.55, 405.15 and 175.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.55, 405.15 and 175.47 is: 242.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.55 : 405.15 = 175.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.55/405.15 = 175.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.55x = 405.15 × 175.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.55x = 71,091.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,091.67/293.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.18

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