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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.81, 442.06 and 173.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.81, 442.06 and 173.11 is: 259.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.81 : 442.06 = 173.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.81/442.06 = 173.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.81x = 442.06 × 173.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.81x = 76,525.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,525.01/294.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.57

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