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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.60, 405.16 and 177.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.60, 405.16 and 177.23 is: 244.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.60 : 405.16 = 177.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.60/405.16 = 177.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.60x = 405.16 × 177.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.60x = 71,804.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,804.48/293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.57

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