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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.62, 441.78 and 111.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.62, 441.78 and 111.90 is: 167.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.62 : 441.78 = 111.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.62/441.78 = 111.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.62x = 441.78 × 111.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.62x = 49,435.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,435.18/294.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.80

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