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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.94, 405.44 and 177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.94, 405.44 and 177.52 is: 244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.94 : 405.44 = 177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.94/405.44 = 177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.94x = 405.44 × 177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.94x = 71,973.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,973.71/293.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.86

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