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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.66, 441.89 and 112.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.66, 441.89 and 112.01 is: 167.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.66 : 441.89 = 112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.66/441.89 = 112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.66x = 441.89 × 112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.66x = 49,493.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,493.33/294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.97

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