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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.35, 441.30 and 178.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.35, 441.30 and 178.77 is: 268.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.35 : 441.30 = 178.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.35/441.30 = 178.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.35x = 441.30 × 178.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.35x = 78,891.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,891.20/294.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.02

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