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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.10, 442.44 and 121.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.10, 442.44 and 121.71 is: 182.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.10 : 442.44 = 121.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.10/442.44 = 121.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.10x = 442.44 × 121.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.10x = 53,849.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,849.37/295.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.48

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