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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.15, 442.68 and 112.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.15, 442.68 and 112.63 is: 168.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.15 : 442.68 = 112.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.15/442.68 = 112.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.15x = 442.68 × 112.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.15x = 49,859.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,859.05/295.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.93

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