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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.46, 441.82 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.46, 441.82 and 164.50 is: 246.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.46 : 441.82 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.46/441.82 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.46x = 441.82 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.46x = 72,679.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,679.39/294.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.82

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