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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.55, 442 and 111.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.55, 442 and 111.98 is: 168.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.55 : 442 = 111.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.55/442 = 111.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.55x = 442 × 111.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.55x = 49,495.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,495.16/294.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.04

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