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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.01, 405.87 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.01, 405.87 and 176.04 is: 243.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.01 : 405.87 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.01/405.87 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.01x = 405.87 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.01x = 71,449.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,449.35/294.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.02

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