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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.24, 439.80 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.24, 439.80 and 176.18 is: 264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.24 : 439.80 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.24/439.80 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.24x = 439.80 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.24x = 77,481.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,481.77/293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.23

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