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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.30, 404.76 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.30, 404.76 and 176.92 is: 244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.30 : 404.76 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.30/404.76 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.30x = 404.76 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.30x = 71,610.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,610.14/293.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.15

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