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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.68, 440.61 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.68, 440.61 and 176.68 is: 265.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.68 : 440.61 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.68/440.61 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.68x = 440.61 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.68x = 77,847.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,847.24/293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.07

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