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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.96, 405.66 and 175.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.96, 405.66 and 175.93 is: 242.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.96 : 405.66 = 175.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.96/405.66 = 175.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.96x = 405.66 × 175.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.96x = 71,364.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,364.86/293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.77

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