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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.66, 441.84 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.66, 441.84 and 111.96 is: 167.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.66 : 441.84 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.66/441.84 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.66x = 441.84 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.66x = 49,468.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,468.41/294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.88

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