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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.92, 441.69 and 179.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.92, 441.69 and 179.11 is: 268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.92 : 441.69 = 179.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.92/441.69 = 179.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.92x = 441.69 × 179.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.92x = 79,111.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,111.10/294.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.25

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