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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.38, 441.52 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.38, 441.52 and 111.80 is: 167.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.38 : 441.52 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.38/441.52 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.38x = 441.52 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.38x = 49,359.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,359.45/294.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.67

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