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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.46, 441.66 and 112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.46, 441.66 and 112 is: 167.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.46 : 441.66 = 112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.46/441.66 = 112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.46x = 441.66 × 112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.46x = 49,465.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,465.92/294.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.99

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