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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.01, 440.72 and 111.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.01, 440.72 and 111.35 is: 166.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.01 : 440.72 = 111.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.01/440.72 = 111.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.01x = 440.72 × 111.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.01x = 49,074.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,074.72/294.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.92

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