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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.50, 442.76 and 179.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.50, 442.76 and 179.59 is: 269.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.50 : 442.76 = 179.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.50/442.76 = 179.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.50x = 442.76 × 179.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.50x = 79,517.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,517.68/295.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.09

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