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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.81, 443.51 and 174.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.81, 443.51 and 174.00 is: 260.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.81 : 443.51 = 174.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.81/443.51 = 174.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.81x = 443.51 × 174.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.81x = 77,172.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,172.19/295.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.89

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