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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.44, 405.02 and 177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.44, 405.02 and 177.08 is: 244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.44 : 405.02 = 177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.44/405.02 = 177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.44x = 405.02 × 177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.44x = 71,720.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,720.94/293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.41

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