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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.39, 441.65 and 111.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.39, 441.65 and 111.79 is: 167.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.39 : 441.65 = 111.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.39/441.65 = 111.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.39x = 441.65 × 111.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.39x = 49,372.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,372.05/294.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.71

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