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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.90, 405.54 and 174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.90, 405.54 and 174.22 is: 240.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.90 : 405.54 = 174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.90/405.54 = 174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.90x = 405.54 × 174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.90x = 70,652.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,652.16/293.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.40

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