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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.90, 442.41 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.90, 442.41 and 158.10 is: 237.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.90 : 442.41 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.90/442.41 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.90x = 442.41 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.90x = 69,946.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,946.15/294.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.18

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