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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.77, 442.06 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.77, 442.06 and 112.16 is: 168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.77 : 442.06 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.77/442.06 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.77x = 442.06 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.77x = 49,582.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,582.27/294.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.21

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