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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.30, 405.78 and 177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.30, 405.78 and 177.84 is: 245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.30 : 405.78 = 177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.30/405.78 = 177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.30x = 405.78 × 177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.30x = 72,163.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,163.92/294.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.21

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