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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.04, 440.70 and 120.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.04, 440.70 and 120.70 is: 180.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.04 : 440.70 = 120.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.04/440.70 = 120.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.04x = 440.70 × 120.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.04x = 53,192.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,192.49/294.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.90

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