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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.29, 442.66 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.29, 442.66 and 112.56 is: 168.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.29 : 442.66 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.29/442.66 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.29x = 442.66 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.29x = 49,825.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,825.81/295.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.74

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