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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.60, 443.40 and 180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.60, 443.40 and 180.22 is: 270.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.60 : 443.40 = 180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.60/443.40 = 180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.60x = 443.40 × 180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.60x = 79,909.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,909.55/295.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.33

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