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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.14, 442.62 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.14, 442.62 and 173.34 is: 259.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.14 : 442.62 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.14/442.62 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.14x = 442.62 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.14x = 76,723.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,723.75/295.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.96

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