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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.58, 442.10 and 157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.58, 442.10 and 157.74 is: 236.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.58 : 442.10 = 157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.58/442.10 = 157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.58x = 442.10 × 157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.58x = 69,736.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,736.66/294.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.73

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