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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.39, 406.17 and 177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.39, 406.17 and 177.94 is: 245.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.39 : 406.17 = 177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.39/406.17 = 177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.39x = 406.17 × 177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.39x = 72,273.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,273.89/294.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.50

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