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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.09, 440.79 and 111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.09, 440.79 and 111.38 is: 166.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.09 : 440.79 = 111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.09/440.79 = 111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.09x = 440.79 × 111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.09x = 49,092.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,092.99/294.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.93

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