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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.05, 406.98 and 178.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.05, 406.98 and 178.50 is: 246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.05 : 406.98 = 178.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.05/406.98 = 178.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.05x = 406.98 × 178.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.05x = 72,645.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,645.93/295.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.22

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