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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.95, 405.50 and 175.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.95, 405.50 and 175.90 is: 242.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.95 : 405.50 = 175.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.95/405.50 = 175.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.95x = 405.50 × 175.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.95x = 71,326.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,326.17/293.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.64

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