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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.43, 442.79 and 112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.43, 442.79 and 112.64 is: 168.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.43 : 442.79 = 112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.43/442.79 = 112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.43x = 442.79 × 112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.43x = 49,876.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,876.41/295.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.83

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