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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.58, 439.28 and 177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.58, 439.28 and 177.60 is: 265.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.58 : 439.28 = 177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.58/439.28 = 177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.58x = 439.28 × 177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.58x = 78,016.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,016.13/293.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.74

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