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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.62, 406.61 and 178.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.62, 406.61 and 178.18 is: 245.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.62 : 406.61 = 178.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.62/406.61 = 178.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.62x = 406.61 × 178.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.62x = 72,449.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,449.77/294.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.91

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