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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.87, 441.75 and 172.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.87, 441.75 and 172.77 is: 258.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.87 : 441.75 = 172.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.87/441.75 = 172.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.87x = 441.75 × 172.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.87x = 76,321.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,321.15/294.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.83

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