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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.86, 442.47 and 179.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.86, 442.47 and 179.39 is: 269.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.86 : 442.47 = 179.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.86/442.47 = 179.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.86x = 442.47 × 179.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.86x = 79,374.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,374.69/294.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.19

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