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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.59, 406.61 and 178.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.59, 406.61 and 178.13 is: 245.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.59 : 406.61 = 178.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.59/406.61 = 178.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.59x = 406.61 × 178.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.59x = 72,426.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,426.52/294.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.86

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