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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.14, 405.74 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.14, 405.74 and 176.04 is: 242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.14 : 405.74 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.14/405.74 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.14x = 405.74 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.14x = 71,426.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,426.91/294.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.83

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