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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.85, 443.92 and 165.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.85, 443.92 and 165.99 is: 249.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.85 : 443.92 = 165.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.85/443.92 = 165.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.85x = 443.92 × 165.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.85x = 73,685.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,685.87/295.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.07

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