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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.93, 442.26 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.93, 442.26 and 173.25 is: 259.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.93 : 442.26 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.93/442.26 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.93x = 442.26 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.93x = 76,621.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,621.55/294.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.80

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