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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.89, 443.70 and 113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.89, 443.70 and 113.28 is: 169.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.89 : 443.70 = 113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.89/443.70 = 113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.89x = 443.70 × 113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.89x = 50,262.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,262.34/295.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.87

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