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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.54, 441.93 and 172.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.54, 441.93 and 172.86 is: 259.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.54 : 441.93 = 172.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.54/441.93 = 172.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.54x = 441.93 × 172.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.54x = 76,392.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,392.02/294.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.36

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