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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.71, 406.67 and 176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.71, 406.67 and 176.72 is: 243.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.71 : 406.67 = 176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.71/406.67 = 176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.71x = 406.67 × 176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.71x = 71,863.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,863.81/294.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.85

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