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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.36, 440.46 and 178.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.36, 440.46 and 178.90 is: 267.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.36 : 440.46 = 178.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.36/440.46 = 178.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.36x = 440.46 × 178.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.36x = 78,798.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,798.29/294.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.69

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