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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.63, 405.41 and 177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.63, 405.41 and 177.39 is: 244.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.63 : 405.41 = 177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.63/405.41 = 177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.63x = 405.41 × 177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.63x = 71,914.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,914.79/293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.92

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