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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.82, 443.73 and 158.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.82, 443.73 and 158.93 is: 238.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.82 : 443.73 = 158.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.82/443.73 = 158.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.82x = 443.73 × 158.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.82x = 70,521.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,521.16/295.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.39

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