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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.34, 404.88 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.34, 404.88 and 176.94 is: 244.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.34 : 404.88 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.34/404.88 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.34x = 404.88 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.34x = 71,639.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,639.47/293.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.22

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