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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.91, 443.91 and 113.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.91, 443.91 and 113.55 is: 170.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.91 : 443.91 = 113.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.91/443.91 = 113.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.91x = 443.91 × 113.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.91x = 50,405.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,405.98/295.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.35

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