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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.24, 405.91 and 176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.24, 405.91 and 176.15 is: 242.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.24 : 405.91 = 176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.24/405.91 = 176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.24x = 405.91 × 176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.24x = 71,498.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,498.14/294.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.99

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