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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.72, 441.81 and 173.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.72, 441.81 and 173.09 is: 259.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.72 : 441.81 = 173.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.72/441.81 = 173.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.72x = 441.81 × 173.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.72x = 76,470.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,470.68/294.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.47

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