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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.10, 442.70 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.10, 442.70 and 112.50 is: 168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.10 : 442.70 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.10/442.70 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.10x = 442.70 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.10x = 49,803.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,803.75/295.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.77

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