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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.86, 439.77 and 178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.86, 439.77 and 178.24 is: 266.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.86 : 439.77 = 178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.86/439.77 = 178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.86x = 439.77 × 178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.86x = 78,384.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,384.60/293.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.74

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