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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.94, 443.55 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.94, 443.55 and 174.29 is: 261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.94 : 443.55 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.94/443.55 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.94x = 443.55 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.94x = 77,306.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,306.33/295.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.22

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