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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.37, 440.67 and 178.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.37, 440.67 and 178.46 is: 267.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.37 : 440.67 = 178.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.37/440.67 = 178.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.37x = 440.67 × 178.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.37x = 78,641.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,641.97/294.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.15

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