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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.37, 441.56 and 178.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.37, 441.56 and 178.85 is: 268.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.37 : 441.56 = 178.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.37/441.56 = 178.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.37x = 441.56 × 178.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.37x = 78,973.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,973.01/294.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.28

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