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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.74, 443.01 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.74, 443.01 and 179.82 is: 269.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.74 : 443.01 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.74/443.01 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.74x = 443.01 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.74x = 79,662.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,662.06/295.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.37

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