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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.84, 442.17 and 112.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.84, 442.17 and 112.19 is: 168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.84 : 442.17 = 112.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.84/442.17 = 112.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.84x = 442.17 × 112.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.84x = 49,604.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,604.84/294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.24

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