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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.16, 442.80 and 102.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.16, 442.80 and 102.76 is: 154.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.16 : 442.80 = 102.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.16/442.80 = 102.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.16x = 442.80 × 102.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.16x = 45,502.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,502.13/295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.16

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