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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.78, 443.89 and 113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.78, 443.89 and 113.22 is: 169.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.78 : 443.89 = 113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.78/443.89 = 113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.78x = 443.89 × 113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.78x = 50,258.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,258.77/295.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.92

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