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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.17, 442.86 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.17, 442.86 and 158.48 is: 237.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.17 : 442.86 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.17/442.86 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.17x = 442.86 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.17x = 70,182.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,182.24/295.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.77

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