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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.18, 406.26 and 177.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.18, 406.26 and 177.81 is: 245.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.18 : 406.26 = 177.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.18/406.26 = 177.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.18x = 406.26 × 177.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.18x = 72,237.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,237.09/294.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.55

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