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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.52, 441.80 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.52, 441.80 and 164.52 is: 246.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.52 : 441.80 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.52/441.80 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.52x = 441.80 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.52x = 72,684.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,684.94/294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.79

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