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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.12, 441.94 and 177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.12, 441.94 and 177.92 is: 266.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.12 : 441.94 = 177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.12/441.94 = 177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.12x = 441.94 × 177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.12x = 78,629.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,629.96/295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.43

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