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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.64, 443.75 and 158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.64, 443.75 and 158.66 is: 238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.64 : 443.75 = 158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.64/443.75 = 158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.64x = 443.75 × 158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.64x = 70,405.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,405.38/295.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.15

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