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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.38, 442.83 and 112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.38, 442.83 and 112.66 is: 168.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.38 : 442.83 = 112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.38/442.83 = 112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.38x = 442.83 × 112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.38x = 49,889.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,889.23/295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.90

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