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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.76, 442.40 and 164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.76, 442.40 and 164.86 is: 247.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.76 : 442.40 = 164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.76/442.40 = 164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.76x = 442.40 × 164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.76x = 72,934.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,934.06/294.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.44

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