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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.12, 443.44 and 178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.12, 443.44 and 178.92 is: 267.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.12 : 443.44 = 178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.12/443.44 = 178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.12x = 443.44 × 178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.12x = 79,340.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,340.28/296.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.93

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