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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.17, 441.44 and 172.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.17, 441.44 and 172.67 is: 259.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.17 : 441.44 = 172.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.17/441.44 = 172.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.17x = 441.44 × 172.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.17x = 76,223.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,223.44/294.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.11

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