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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.72, 405.28 and 175.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.72, 405.28 and 175.74 is: 242.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.72 : 405.28 = 175.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.72/405.28 = 175.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.72x = 405.28 × 175.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.72x = 71,221.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,221.95/293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.49

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