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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.69, 406.65 and 176.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.69, 406.65 and 176.79 is: 243.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.69 : 406.65 = 176.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.69/406.65 = 176.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.69x = 406.65 × 176.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.69x = 71,891.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,891.65/294.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.96

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