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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.58, 441.42 and 178.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.58, 441.42 and 178.72 is: 267.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.58 : 441.42 = 178.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.58/441.42 = 178.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.58x = 441.42 × 178.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.58x = 78,890.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,890.58/294.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.81

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