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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.76, 405.30 and 175.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.76, 405.30 and 175.67 is: 242.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.76 : 405.30 = 175.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.76/405.30 = 175.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.76x = 405.30 × 175.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.76x = 71,199.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,199.20/293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.37

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