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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.68, 440.68 and 178.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.68, 440.68 and 178.35 is: 267.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.68 : 440.68 = 178.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.68/440.68 = 178.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.68x = 440.68 × 178.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.68x = 78,596.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,596.83/293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.63

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