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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.46, 441.64 and 111.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.46, 441.64 and 111.82 is: 167.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.46 : 441.64 = 111.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.46/441.64 = 111.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.46x = 441.64 × 111.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.46x = 49,384.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,384.18/294.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.71

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