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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.32, 404.82 and 176.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.32, 404.82 and 176.89 is: 244.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.32 : 404.82 = 176.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.32/404.82 = 176.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.32x = 404.82 × 176.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.32x = 71,608.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,608.61/293.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.13

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