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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.33, 442.65 and 165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.33, 442.65 and 165.30 is: 247.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.33 : 442.65 = 165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.33/442.65 = 165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.33x = 442.65 × 165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.33x = 73,170.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,170.05/295.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.76

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