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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.82, 442.16 and 112.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.82, 442.16 and 112.10 is: 168.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.82 : 442.16 = 112.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.82/442.16 = 112.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.82x = 442.16 × 112.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.82x = 49,566.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,566.14/294.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.12

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