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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.49, 442.64 and 179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.49, 442.64 and 179.60 is: 269.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.49 : 442.64 = 179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.49/442.64 = 179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.49x = 442.64 × 179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.49x = 79,496.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,496.38/295.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.03

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