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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.27, 405.97 and 176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.27, 405.97 and 176.19 is: 243.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.27 : 405.97 = 176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.27/405.97 = 176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.27x = 405.97 × 176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.27x = 71,527.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,527.85/294.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.07

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