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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.52, 443.30 and 165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.52, 443.30 and 165.52 is: 248.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.52 : 443.30 = 165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.52/443.30 = 165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.52x = 443.30 × 165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.52x = 73,375.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,375.02/295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.29

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