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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.79, 442.37 and 173.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.79, 442.37 and 173.29 is: 260.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.79 : 442.37 = 173.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.79/442.37 = 173.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.79x = 442.37 × 173.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.79x = 76,658.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,658.30/294.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.04

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