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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.49, 442.71 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.49, 442.71 and 179.88 is: 269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.49 : 442.71 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.49/442.71 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.49x = 442.71 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.49x = 79,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,634.24/295.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.50

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