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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.32, 442.86 and 173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.32, 442.86 and 173.64 is: 260.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.32 : 442.86 = 173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.32/442.86 = 173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.32x = 442.86 × 173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.32x = 76,898.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,898.21/295.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.39

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