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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.99, 442.68 and 112.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.99, 442.68 and 112.39 is: 168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.99 : 442.68 = 112.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.99/442.68 = 112.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.99x = 442.68 × 112.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.99x = 49,753.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,753.09/294.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.66

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