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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.85, 442.43 and 173.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.85, 442.43 and 173.35 is: 260.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.85 : 442.43 = 173.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.85/442.43 = 173.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.85x = 442.43 × 173.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.85x = 76,695.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,695.24/294.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.12

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