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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.96, 405.66 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.96, 405.66 and 176 is: 242.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.96 : 405.66 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.96/405.66 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.96x = 405.66 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.96x = 71,396.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,396.16/293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.88

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