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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.23, 442.15 and 165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.23, 442.15 and 165.04 is: 247.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.23 : 442.15 = 165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.23/442.15 = 165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.23x = 442.15 × 165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.23x = 72,972.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,972.44/295.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.17

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