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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.30, 442.94 and 112.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.30, 442.94 and 112.61 is: 168.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.30 : 442.94 = 112.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.30/442.94 = 112.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.30x = 442.94 × 112.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.30x = 49,880.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,880.02/295.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.91

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