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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.95, 442.51 and 172.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.95, 442.51 and 172.95 is: 259.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.95 : 442.51 = 172.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.95/442.51 = 172.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.95x = 442.51 × 172.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.95x = 76,532.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,532.10/294.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.47

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