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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.14, 405.96 and 177.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.14, 405.96 and 177.74 is: 245.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.14 : 405.96 = 177.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.14/405.96 = 177.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.14x = 405.96 × 177.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.14x = 72,155.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,155.33/294.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.31

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