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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.36, 441.62 and 111.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.36, 441.62 and 111.81 is: 167.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.36 : 441.62 = 111.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.36/441.62 = 111.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.36x = 441.62 × 111.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.36x = 49,377.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,377.53/294.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.75

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