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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.78, 442.34 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.78, 442.34 and 112.14 is: 168.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.78 : 442.34 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.78/442.34 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.78x = 442.34 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.78x = 49,604.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,604.01/294.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.27

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