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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.31, 404.76 and 176.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.31, 404.76 and 176.85 is: 244.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.31 : 404.76 = 176.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.31/404.76 = 176.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.31x = 404.76 × 176.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.31x = 71,580.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,580.92/293.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.05

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