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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.36, 443 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.36, 443 and 173.44 is: 260.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.36 : 443 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.36/443 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.36x = 443 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.36x = 76,833.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,833.92/295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.14

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