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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.44, 294.28 and 178.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.44, 294.28 and 178.60 is: 246.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.44 : 294.28 = 178.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.44/294.28 = 178.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.44x = 294.28 × 178.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.44x = 52,558.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,558.41/213.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.24

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