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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.63, 442.01 and 172.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.63, 442.01 and 172.92 is: 259.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.63 : 442.01 = 172.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.63/442.01 = 172.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.63x = 442.01 × 172.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.63x = 76,432.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,432.37/294.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.42

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