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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.17, 440.82 and 157.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.17, 440.82 and 157.16 is: 235.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.17 : 440.82 = 157.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.17/440.82 = 157.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.17x = 440.82 × 157.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.17x = 69,280.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,280.37/294.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.52

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