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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.92, 443.76 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.92, 443.76 and 180.32 is: 270.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.92 : 443.76 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.92/443.76 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.92x = 443.76 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.92x = 80,018.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,018.80/295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.41

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