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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.92, 442.39 and 164.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.92, 442.39 and 164.85 is: 247.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.92 : 442.39 = 164.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.92/442.39 = 164.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.92x = 442.39 × 164.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.92x = 72,927.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,927.99/294.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.28

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