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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.22, 442.22 and 173.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.22, 442.22 and 173.19 is: 259.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.22 : 442.22 = 173.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.22/442.22 = 173.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.22x = 442.22 × 173.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.22x = 76,588.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,588.62/295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.43

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