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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.44, 406.35 and 174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.44, 406.35 and 174.83 is: 241.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.44 : 406.35 = 174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.44/406.35 = 174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.44x = 406.35 × 174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.44x = 71,040.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,040.14/294.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.28

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