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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.38, 404.88 and 177.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.38, 404.88 and 177.01 is: 244.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.38 : 404.88 = 177.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.38/404.88 = 177.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.38x = 404.88 × 177.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.38x = 71,667.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,667.81/293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.28

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