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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.17, 442.77 and 78.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.17, 442.77 and 78.75 is: 118.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.17 : 442.77 = 78.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.17/442.77 = 78.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.17x = 442.77 × 78.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.17x = 34,867.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,867.84/295.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.13

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