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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.33, 441.61 and 164.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.33, 441.61 and 164.42 is: 246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.33 : 441.61 = 164.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.33/441.61 = 164.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.33x = 441.61 × 164.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.33x = 72,608.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,608.39/294.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.69

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