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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.65, 441.84 and 121.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.65, 441.84 and 121.17 is: 181.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.65 : 441.84 = 121.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.65/441.84 = 121.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.65x = 441.84 × 121.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.65x = 53,537.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,537.45/294.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.70

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