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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.52, 441.84 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.52, 441.84 and 102.16 is: 153.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.52 : 441.84 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.52/441.84 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.52x = 441.84 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.52x = 45,138.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,138.37/294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.26

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