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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.92, 443.32 and 173.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.92, 443.32 and 173.84 is: 260.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.92 : 443.32 = 173.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.92/443.32 = 173.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.92x = 443.32 × 173.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.92x = 77,066.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,066.75/295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.43

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