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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.08, 442.36 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.08, 442.36 and 112.44 is: 168.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.08 : 442.36 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.08/442.36 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.08x = 442.36 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.08x = 49,738.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,738.96/295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.56

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