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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.57, 441.69 and 172.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.57, 441.69 and 172.86 is: 259.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.57 : 441.69 = 172.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.57/441.69 = 172.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.57x = 441.69 × 172.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.57x = 76,350.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,350.53/294.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.19

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