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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.89, 443.76 and 113.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.89, 443.76 and 113.30 is: 169.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.89 : 443.76 = 113.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.89/443.76 = 113.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.89x = 443.76 × 113.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.89x = 50,275.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,275.79/295.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.91

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