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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.96, 405.79 and 177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.96, 405.79 and 177.50 is: 245.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.96 : 405.79 = 177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.96/405.79 = 177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.96x = 405.79 × 177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.96x = 72,027.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,027.73/293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.03

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