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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.25, 442.13 and 173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.25, 442.13 and 173.12 is: 259.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.25 : 442.13 = 173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.25/442.13 = 173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.25x = 442.13 × 173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.25x = 76,538.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,538.47/295.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.24

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