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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.17, 443.37 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.17, 443.37 and 179.76 is: 270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.17 : 443.37 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.17/443.37 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.17x = 443.37 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.17x = 79,700.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,700.19/295.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.01

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