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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.92, 444.12 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.92, 444.12 and 174 is: 261.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.92 : 444.12 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.92/444.12 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.92x = 444.12 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.92x = 77,276.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,276.88/295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.14

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