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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.02, 442.54 and 112.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.02, 442.54 and 112.42 is: 168.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.02 : 442.54 = 112.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.02/442.54 = 112.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.02x = 442.54 × 112.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.02x = 49,749.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,749.78/295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.63

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