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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.77, 441.86 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.77, 441.86 and 112.05 is: 167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.77 : 441.86 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.77/441.86 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.77x = 441.86 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.77x = 49,509.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,509.85/294.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.96

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