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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.57, 405.03 and 175.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.57, 405.03 and 175.54 is: 242.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.57 : 405.03 = 175.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.57/405.03 = 175.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.57x = 405.03 × 175.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.57x = 71,098.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,098.97/293.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.19

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