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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.81, 441.08 and 178.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.81, 441.08 and 178.59 is: 268.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.81 : 441.08 = 178.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.81/441.08 = 178.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.81x = 441.08 × 178.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.81x = 78,771.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,771.58/293.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.11

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