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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.30, 442.82 and 173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.30, 442.82 and 173.60 is: 260.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.30 : 442.82 = 173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.30/442.82 = 173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.30x = 442.82 × 173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.30x = 76,873.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,873.55/295.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.32

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