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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.19, 406.05 and 176.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.19, 406.05 and 176.23 is: 243.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.19 : 406.05 = 176.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.19/406.05 = 176.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.19x = 406.05 × 176.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.19x = 71,558.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,558.19/294.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.24

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