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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.14, 442.56 and 112.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.14, 442.56 and 112.40 is: 168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.14 : 442.56 = 112.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.14/442.56 = 112.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.14x = 442.56 × 112.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.14x = 49,743.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,743.74/295.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.54

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