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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.34, 443.22 and 179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.34, 443.22 and 179.84 is: 269.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.34 : 443.22 = 179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.34/443.22 = 179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.34x = 443.22 × 179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.34x = 79,706.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,706.47/295.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.88

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