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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.51, 443.18 and 179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.51, 443.18 and 179.55 is: 269.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.51 : 443.18 = 179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.51/443.18 = 179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.51x = 443.18 × 179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.51x = 79,573.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,573.42/295.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.28

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