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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.61, 442.89 and 165.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.61, 442.89 and 165.69 is: 248.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.61 : 442.89 = 165.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.61/442.89 = 165.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.61x = 442.89 × 165.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.61x = 73,382.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,382.44/295.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.24

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