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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.30, 442.59 and 179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.30, 442.59 and 179.38 is: 268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.30 : 442.59 = 179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.30/442.59 = 179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.30x = 442.59 × 179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.30x = 79,391.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,391.79/295.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.85

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