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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.32, 440.91 and 178.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.32, 440.91 and 178.43 is: 267.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.32 : 440.91 = 178.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.32/440.91 = 178.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.32x = 440.91 × 178.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.32x = 78,671.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,671.57/294.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.30

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