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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.58, 406.60 and 178.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.58, 406.60 and 178.14 is: 245.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.58 : 406.60 = 178.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.58/406.60 = 178.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.58x = 406.60 × 178.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.58x = 72,431.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,431.72/294.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.88

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