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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.16, 441.07 and 172.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.16, 441.07 and 172.17 is: 258.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.16 : 441.07 = 172.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.16/441.07 = 172.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.16x = 441.07 × 172.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.16x = 75,937.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,937.06/294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.15

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