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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.58, 441.82 and 111.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.58, 441.82 and 111.98 is: 167.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.58 : 441.82 = 111.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.58/441.82 = 111.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.58x = 441.82 × 111.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.58x = 49,476.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,476.25/294.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.95

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