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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.24, 441.16 and 176.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.24, 441.16 and 176.85 is: 265.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.24 : 441.16 = 176.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.24/441.16 = 176.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.24x = 441.16 × 176.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.24x = 78,017.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,017.71/294.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.15

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