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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.60, 405.11 and 177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.60, 405.11 and 177.16 is: 244.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.60 : 405.11 = 177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.60/405.11 = 177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.60x = 405.11 × 177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.60x = 71,769.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,769.29/293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.45

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