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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.77, 442.19 and 173.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.77, 442.19 and 173.05 is: 259.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.77 : 442.19 = 173.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.77/442.19 = 173.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.77x = 442.19 × 173.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.77x = 76,520.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,520.31/294.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.59

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