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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.47, 442.76 and 165.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.47, 442.76 and 165.42 is: 247.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.47 : 442.76 = 165.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.47/442.76 = 165.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.47x = 442.76 × 165.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.47x = 73,240.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,240.53/295.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.88

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