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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.15, 441.32 and 177.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.15, 441.32 and 177.15 is: 265.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.15 : 441.32 = 177.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.15/441.32 = 177.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.15x = 441.32 × 177.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.15x = 78,180.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,180.80/294.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.78

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