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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.25, 440.51 and 178.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.25, 440.51 and 178.35 is: 266.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.25 : 440.51 = 178.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.25/440.51 = 178.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.25x = 440.51 × 178.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.25x = 78,561.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,561.86/294.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.99

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