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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.61, 406.50 and 178.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.61, 406.50 and 178.15 is: 245.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.61 : 406.50 = 178.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.61/406.50 = 178.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.61x = 406.50 × 178.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.61x = 72,417.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,417.98/294.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.81

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