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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.48, 442.50 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.48, 442.50 and 173.44 is: 259.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.48 : 442.50 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.48/442.50 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.48x = 442.50 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.48x = 76,747.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,747.20/295.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.74

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