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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294, 405.76 and 177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294, 405.76 and 177.60 is: 245.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294 : 405.76 = 177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294/405.76 = 177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294x = 405.76 × 177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294x = 72,062.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,062.98/294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.11

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