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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.25, 406.07 and 177.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.25, 406.07 and 177.81 is: 245.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.25 : 406.07 = 177.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.25/406.07 = 177.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.25x = 406.07 × 177.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.25x = 72,203.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,203.31/294.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.38

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