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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.26, 441.14 and 172.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.26, 441.14 and 172.38 is: 258.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.26 : 441.14 = 172.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.26/441.14 = 172.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.26x = 441.14 × 172.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.26x = 76,042.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,042.85/294.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.43

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