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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.25, 442.97 and 158.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.25, 442.97 and 158.39 is: 237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.25 : 442.97 = 158.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.25/442.97 = 158.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.25x = 442.97 × 158.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.25x = 70,161.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,161.27/295.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.64

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