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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.14, 442.72 and 112.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.14, 442.72 and 112.51 is: 168.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.14 : 442.72 = 112.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.14/442.72 = 112.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.14x = 442.72 × 112.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.14x = 49,808.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,808.21/295.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.76

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