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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.42, 442.84 and 112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.42, 442.84 and 112.92 is: 169.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.42 : 442.84 = 112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.42/442.84 = 112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.42x = 442.84 × 112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.42x = 50,005.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,005.49/295.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.27

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