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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.18, 442.83 and 112.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.18, 442.83 and 112.58 is: 168.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.18 : 442.83 = 112.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.18/442.83 = 112.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.18x = 442.83 × 112.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.18x = 49,853.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,853.67/295.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.89

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