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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.52, 443.46 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.52, 443.46 and 158.52 is: 237.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.52 : 443.46 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.52/443.46 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.52x = 443.46 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.52x = 70,297.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,297.28/295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.88

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