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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.12, 441.60 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.12, 441.60 and 173.44 is: 259.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.12 : 441.60 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.12/441.60 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.12x = 441.60 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.12x = 76,591.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,591.10/295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.53

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