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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.94, 405.56 and 175.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.94, 405.56 and 175.93 is: 242.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.94 : 405.56 = 175.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.94/405.56 = 175.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.94x = 405.56 × 175.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.94x = 71,349.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,349.60/293.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.74

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