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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.05, 439.35 and 177.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.05, 439.35 and 177.55 is: 266.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.05 : 439.35 = 177.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.05/439.35 = 177.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.05x = 439.35 × 177.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.05x = 78,006.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,006.59/293.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.19

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