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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.08, 405.88 and 177.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.08, 405.88 and 177.64 is: 245.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.08 : 405.88 = 177.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.08/405.88 = 177.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.08x = 405.88 × 177.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.08x = 72,099.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,099.06/294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.17

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