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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.07, 438.54 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.07, 438.54 and 177.09 is: 264.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.07 : 438.54 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.07/438.54 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.07x = 438.54 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.07x = 77,661.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,661.05/293.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.99

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