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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.76, 405.39 and 175.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.76, 405.39 and 175.75 is: 242.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.76 : 405.39 = 175.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.76/405.39 = 175.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.76x = 405.39 × 175.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.76x = 71,247.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,247.29/293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.54

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