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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.92, 440.58 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.92, 440.58 and 178.08 is: 266.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.92 : 440.58 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.92/440.58 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.92x = 440.58 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.92x = 78,458.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,458.49/293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.94

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