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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.10, 440.80 and 164.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.10, 440.80 and 164.03 is: 245.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.10 : 440.80 = 164.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.10/440.80 = 164.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.10x = 440.80 × 164.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.10x = 72,301.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,301.81/294.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.84

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