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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.03, 442.52 and 121.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.03, 442.52 and 121.65 is: 182.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.03 : 442.52 = 121.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.03/442.52 = 121.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.03x = 442.52 × 121.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.03x = 53,832.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,832.56/295.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.46

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