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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.07, 441.99 and 172.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.07, 441.99 and 172.96 is: 259.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.07 : 441.99 = 172.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.07/441.99 = 172.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.07x = 441.99 × 172.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.07x = 76,445.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,445.49/295.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.08

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