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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.29, 443.12 and 173.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.29, 443.12 and 173.79 is: 260.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.29 : 443.12 = 173.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.29/443.12 = 173.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.29x = 443.12 × 173.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.29x = 77,009.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,009.82/295.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.79

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