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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.95, 441.84 and 179.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.95, 441.84 and 179.33 is: 268.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.95 : 441.84 = 179.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.95/441.84 = 179.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.95x = 441.84 × 179.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.95x = 79,235.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,235.17/294.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.64

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