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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.62, 405.01 and 175.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.62, 405.01 and 175.51 is: 242.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.62 : 405.01 = 175.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.62/405.01 = 175.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.62x = 405.01 × 175.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.62x = 71,082.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,082.43/293.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.09

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