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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.35, 441.68 and 172.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.35, 441.68 and 172.85 is: 259.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.35 : 441.68 = 172.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.35/441.68 = 172.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.35x = 441.68 × 172.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.35x = 76,341.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,341.32/294.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.36

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