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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.06, 442.58 and 102.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.06, 442.58 and 102.70 is: 154.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.06 : 442.58 = 102.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.06/442.58 = 102.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.06x = 442.58 × 102.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.06x = 45,452.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,452.97/295.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.05

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