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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.47, 442.99 and 112.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.47, 442.99 and 112.71 is: 168.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.47 : 442.99 = 112.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.47/442.99 = 112.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.47x = 442.99 × 112.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.47x = 49,929.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,929.40/295.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.98

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