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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.63, 443.44 and 165.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.63, 443.44 and 165.56 is: 248.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.63 : 443.44 = 165.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.63/443.44 = 165.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.63x = 443.44 × 165.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.63x = 73,413.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,413.92/295.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.33

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