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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.58, 439.92 and 177.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.58, 439.92 and 177.72 is: 266.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.58 : 439.92 = 177.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.58/439.92 = 177.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.58x = 439.92 × 177.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.58x = 78,182.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,182.58/293.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.31

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