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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293, 404.10 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293, 404.10 and 176.48 is: 243.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293 : 404.10 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293/404.10 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293x = 404.10 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293x = 71,315.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,315.57/293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.40

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