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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.87, 405.74 and 177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.87, 405.74 and 177.50 is: 245.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.87 : 405.74 = 177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.87/405.74 = 177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.87x = 405.74 × 177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.87x = 72,017.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,017.96/293.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.07

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