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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.94, 442.22 and 164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.94, 442.22 and 164.96 is: 247.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.94 : 442.22 = 164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.94/442.22 = 164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.94x = 442.22 × 164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.94x = 72,946.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,946.14/294.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.32

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