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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.79, 443.57 and 158.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.79, 443.57 and 158.81 is: 238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.79 : 443.57 = 158.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.79/443.57 = 158.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.79x = 443.57 × 158.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.79x = 70,440.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,440.34/295.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.15

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