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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.88, 406.98 and 178.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.88, 406.98 and 178.48 is: 246.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.88 : 406.98 = 178.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.88/406.98 = 178.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.88x = 406.98 × 178.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.88x = 72,637.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,637.79/294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.33

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