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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.17, 439.98 and 177.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.17, 439.98 and 177.74 is: 266.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.17 : 439.98 = 177.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.17/439.98 = 177.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.17x = 439.98 × 177.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.17x = 78,201.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,201.16/293.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.75

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