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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.21, 442.23 and 179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.21, 442.23 and 179.72 is: 269.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.21 : 442.23 = 179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.21/442.23 = 179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.21x = 442.23 × 179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.21x = 79,476.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,476.35/295.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.22

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