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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.28, 441.59 and 111.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.28, 441.59 and 111.64 is: 167.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.28 : 441.59 = 111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.28/441.59 = 111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.28x = 441.59 × 111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.28x = 49,299.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,299.11/294.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.52

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