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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.44, 444 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.44, 444 and 173.76 is: 261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.44 : 444 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.44/444 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.44x = 444 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.44x = 77,149.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,149.44/295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.13

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