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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.51, 440.37 and 178.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.51, 440.37 and 178.03 is: 267.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.51 : 440.37 = 178.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.51/440.37 = 178.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.51x = 440.37 × 178.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.51x = 78,399.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,399.07/293.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.11

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