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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.84, 406.89 and 178.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.84, 406.89 and 178.47 is: 246.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.84 : 406.89 = 178.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.84/406.89 = 178.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.84x = 406.89 × 178.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.84x = 72,617.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,617.66/294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.30

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