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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.26, 441.50 and 178.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.26, 441.50 and 178.79 is: 268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.26 : 441.50 = 178.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.26/441.50 = 178.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.26x = 441.50 × 178.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.26x = 78,932.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,932.68/294.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.25

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