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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.43, 442.85 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.43, 442.85 and 112.68 is: 168.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.43 : 442.85 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.43/442.85 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.43x = 442.85 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.43x = 49,899.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,899.77/295.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.91

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