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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.47, 443.24 and 173.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.47, 443.24 and 173.57 is: 260.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.47 : 443.24 = 173.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.47/443.24 = 173.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.47x = 443.24 × 173.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.47x = 76,930.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,930.08/295.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.37

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