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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.60, 442.88 and 179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.60, 442.88 and 179.69 is: 269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.60 : 442.88 = 179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.60/442.88 = 179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.60x = 442.88 × 179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.60x = 79,579.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,579.68/295.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.21

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