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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.27, 406.13 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.27, 406.13 and 176.28 is: 243.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.27 : 406.13 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.27/406.13 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.27x = 406.13 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.27x = 71,592.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,592.60/294.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.29

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