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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.19, 441.03 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.19, 441.03 and 164.32 is: 246.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.19 : 441.03 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.19/441.03 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.19x = 441.03 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.19x = 72,470.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,470.05/294.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.34

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