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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.78, 405.32 and 175.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.78, 405.32 and 175.72 is: 242.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.78 : 405.32 = 175.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.78/405.32 = 175.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.78x = 405.32 × 175.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.78x = 71,222.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,222.83/293.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.44

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