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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.40, 405.06 and 177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.40, 405.06 and 177 is: 244.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.40 : 405.06 = 177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.40/405.06 = 177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.40x = 405.06 × 177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.40x = 71,695.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,695.62/293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.36

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