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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.08, 440.70 and 165.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.08, 440.70 and 165.56 is: 248.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.08 : 440.70 = 165.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.08/440.70 = 165.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.08x = 440.70 × 165.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.08x = 72,962.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,962.29/294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.10

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