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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.85, 405.45 and 177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.85, 405.45 and 177.48 is: 244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.85 : 405.45 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.85/405.45 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.85x = 405.45 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.85x = 71,959.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,959.27/293.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.88

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