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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.67, 442.18 and 173.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.67, 442.18 and 173.17 is: 259.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.67 : 442.18 = 173.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.67/442.18 = 173.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.67x = 442.18 × 173.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.67x = 76,572.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,572.31/294.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.86

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