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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.21, 442.86 and 174.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.21, 442.86 and 174.25 is: 261.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.21 : 442.86 = 174.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.21/442.86 = 174.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.21x = 442.86 × 174.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.21x = 77,168.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,168.36/295.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.40

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