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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.13, 405.91 and 177.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.13, 405.91 and 177.63 is: 245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.13 : 405.91 = 177.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.13/405.91 = 177.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.13x = 405.91 × 177.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.13x = 72,099.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,099.76/294.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.13

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