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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.25, 442.88 and 167.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.25, 442.88 and 167.01 is: 250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.25 : 442.88 = 167.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.25/442.88 = 167.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.25x = 442.88 × 167.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.25x = 73,964.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,964.55/295.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.52

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