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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.18, 440.30 and 177.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.18, 440.30 and 177.86 is: 267.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.18 : 440.30 = 177.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.18/440.30 = 177.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.18x = 440.30 × 177.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.18x = 78,311.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,311.76/293.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.11

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