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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.26, 440.37 and 179.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.26, 440.37 and 179.98 is: 270.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.26 : 440.37 = 179.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.26/440.37 = 179.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.26x = 440.37 × 179.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.26x = 79,257.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,257.79/293.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.26

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