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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.20, 407.22 and 178.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.20, 407.22 and 178.74 is: 246.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.20 : 407.22 = 178.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.20/407.22 = 178.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.20x = 407.22 × 178.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.20x = 72,786.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,786.50/295.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.57

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