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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.42, 442.84 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.42, 442.84 and 112.68 is: 168.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.42 : 442.84 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.42/442.84 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.42x = 442.84 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.42x = 49,899.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,899.21/295.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.91

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