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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.59, 406.54 and 176.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.59, 406.54 and 176.57 is: 243.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.59 : 406.54 = 176.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.59/406.54 = 176.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.59x = 406.54 × 176.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.59x = 71,782.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,782.41/294.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.67

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