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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.68, 441.80 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.68, 441.80 and 112.02 is: 167.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.68 : 441.80 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.68/441.80 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.68x = 441.80 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.68x = 49,490.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,490.44/294.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.95

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