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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.41, 443.22 and 179.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.41, 443.22 and 179.94 is: 269.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.41 : 443.22 = 179.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.41/443.22 = 179.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.41x = 443.22 × 179.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.41x = 79,753.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,753.01/295.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.97

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