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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.80, 443.42 and 174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.80, 443.42 and 174.04 is: 260.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.80 : 443.42 = 174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.80/443.42 = 174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.80x = 443.42 × 174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.80x = 77,172.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,172.82/295.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.90

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