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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.44, 443.06 and 179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.44, 443.06 and 179.80 is: 269.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.44 : 443.06 = 179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.44/443.06 = 179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.44x = 443.06 × 179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.44x = 79,662.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,662.19/295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.64

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