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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.36, 438.97 and 177.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.36, 438.97 and 177.90 is: 266.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.36 : 438.97 = 177.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.36/438.97 = 177.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.36x = 438.97 × 177.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.36x = 78,091.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,091.87/293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.20

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