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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.45, 442.82 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.45, 442.82 and 165.44 is: 247.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.45 : 442.82 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.45/442.82 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.45x = 442.82 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.45x = 73,261.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,261.66/295.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.97

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