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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.85, 441.56 and 164.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.85, 441.56 and 164.54 is: 246.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.85 : 441.56 = 164.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.85/441.56 = 164.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.85x = 441.56 × 164.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.85x = 72,655.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,655.80/294.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.42

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