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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.86, 443.46 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.86, 443.46 and 158.73 is: 237.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.86 : 443.46 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.86/443.46 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.86x = 443.46 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.86x = 70,390.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,390.41/295.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.92

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