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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.16, 442.80 and 112.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.16, 442.80 and 112.61 is: 168.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.16 : 442.80 = 112.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.16/442.80 = 112.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.16x = 442.80 × 112.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.16x = 49,861.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,861.49/295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.93

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