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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.41, 443.16 and 158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.41, 443.16 and 158.46 is: 237.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.41 : 443.16 = 158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.41/443.16 = 158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.41x = 443.16 × 158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.41x = 70,223.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,223.13/295.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.71

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