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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.40, 404.91 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.40, 404.91 and 176.94 is: 244.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.40 : 404.91 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.40/404.91 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.40x = 404.91 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.40x = 71,644.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,644.78/293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.19

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