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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.31, 441.23 and 111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.31, 441.23 and 111.60 is: 167.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.31 : 441.23 = 111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.31/441.23 = 111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.31x = 441.23 × 111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.31x = 49,241.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,241.27/294.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.31

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