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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.57, 442.17 and 179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.57, 442.17 and 179.30 is: 269.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.57 : 442.17 = 179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.57/442.17 = 179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.57x = 442.17 × 179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.57x = 79,282.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,282.19/294.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.15

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