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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.72, 440.25 and 177.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.72, 440.25 and 177.83 is: 266.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.72 : 440.25 = 177.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.72/440.25 = 177.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.72x = 440.25 × 177.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.72x = 78,287.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,287.46/293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.54

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