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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.68, 441.88 and 172.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.68, 441.88 and 172.99 is: 259.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.68 : 441.88 = 172.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.68/441.88 = 172.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.68x = 441.88 × 172.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.68x = 76,440.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,440.82/294.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.40

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