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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.67, 439.20 and 177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.67, 439.20 and 177.84 is: 265.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.67 : 439.20 = 177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.67/439.20 = 177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.67x = 439.20 × 177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.67x = 78,107.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,107.33/293.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.97

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