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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.92, 443.86 and 113.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.92, 443.86 and 113.26 is: 169.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.92 : 443.86 = 113.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.92/443.86 = 113.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.92x = 443.86 × 113.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.92x = 50,271.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,271.58/295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.88

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