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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.66, 441.66 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.66, 441.66 and 164.58 is: 246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.66 : 441.66 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.66/441.66 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.66x = 441.66 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.66x = 72,688.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,688.40/294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.69

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