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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.12, 442.56 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.12, 442.56 and 165.32 is: 247.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.12 : 442.56 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.12/442.56 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.12x = 442.56 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.12x = 73,164.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,164.02/295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.91

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