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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.41, 442.95 and 112.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.41, 442.95 and 112.61 is: 168.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.41 : 442.95 = 112.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.41/442.95 = 112.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.41x = 442.95 × 112.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.41x = 49,881.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,881.28/295.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.85

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