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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.37, 441.55 and 164.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.37, 441.55 and 164.35 is: 246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.37 : 441.55 = 164.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.37/441.55 = 164.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.37x = 441.55 × 164.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.37x = 72,567.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,567.02/294.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.52

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