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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.26, 442.80 and 110.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.26, 442.80 and 110.15 is: 165.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.26 : 442.80 = 110.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.26/442.80 = 110.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.26x = 442.80 × 110.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.26x = 48,772.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,772.21/295.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.18

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