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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.75, 442.03 and 112.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.75, 442.03 and 112.18 is: 168.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.75 : 442.03 = 112.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.75/442.03 = 112.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.75x = 442.03 × 112.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.75x = 49,586.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,586.36/294.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.23

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