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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.27, 442.14 and 173.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.27, 442.14 and 173.47 is: 259.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.27 : 442.14 = 173.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.27/442.14 = 173.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.27x = 442.14 × 173.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.27x = 76,698.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,698.03/295.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.76

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