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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.66, 441.99 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.66, 441.99 and 112.14 is: 168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.66 : 441.99 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.66/441.99 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.66x = 441.99 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.66x = 49,564.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,564.76/294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.21

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