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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.66, 441.73 and 112.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.66, 441.73 and 112.06 is: 167.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.66 : 441.73 = 112.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.66/441.73 = 112.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.66x = 441.73 × 112.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.66x = 49,500.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,500.26/294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.99

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