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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.39, 406.20 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.39, 406.20 and 176.40 is: 243.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.39 : 406.20 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.39/406.20 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.39x = 406.20 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.39x = 71,653.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,653.68/294.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.40

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