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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.18, 442.71 and 165.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.18, 442.71 and 165.31 is: 247.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.18 : 442.71 = 165.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.18/442.71 = 165.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.18x = 442.71 × 165.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.18x = 73,184.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,184.39/295.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.93

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