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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.52, 443.14 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.52, 443.14 and 173.75 is: 260.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.52 : 443.14 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.52/443.14 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.52x = 443.14 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.52x = 76,992.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,992.92/295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.54

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