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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.20, 442.53 and 112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.20, 442.53 and 112.55 is: 168.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.20 : 442.53 = 112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.20/442.53 = 112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.20x = 442.53 × 112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.20x = 49,804.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,804.54/295.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.71

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