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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.94, 442.05 and 173.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.94, 442.05 and 173.29 is: 259.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.94 : 442.05 = 173.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.94/442.05 = 173.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.94x = 442.05 × 173.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.94x = 76,602.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,602.84/294.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.72

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