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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.92, 405.62 and 177.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.92, 405.62 and 177.55 is: 245.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.92 : 405.62 = 177.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.92/405.62 = 177.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.92x = 405.62 × 177.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.92x = 72,016.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,016.94/293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.02

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