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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.68, 441.44 and 172.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.68, 441.44 and 172.70 is: 258.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.68 : 441.44 = 172.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.68/441.44 = 172.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.68x = 441.44 × 172.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.68x = 76,236.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,236.69/294.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.71

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