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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.86, 442.74 and 180.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.86, 442.74 and 180.26 is: 269.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.86 : 442.74 = 180.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.86/442.74 = 180.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.86x = 442.74 × 180.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.86x = 79,808.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,808.31/295.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.75

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