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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.66, 442.58 and 157.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.66, 442.58 and 157.66 is: 236.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.66 : 442.58 = 157.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.66/442.58 = 157.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.66x = 442.58 × 157.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.66x = 69,775.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,775.27/294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.80

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