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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.31, 442.95 and 179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.31, 442.95 and 179.79 is: 269.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.31 : 442.95 = 179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.31/442.95 = 179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.31x = 442.95 × 179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.31x = 79,637.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,637.98/295.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.68

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