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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.38, 442.88 and 173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.38, 442.88 and 173.58 is: 260.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.38 : 442.88 = 173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.38/442.88 = 173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.38x = 442.88 × 173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.38x = 76,875.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,875.11/295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.26

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