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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.94, 443.84 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.94, 443.84 and 113.27 is: 169.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.94 : 443.84 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.94/443.84 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.94x = 443.84 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.94x = 50,273.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,273.76/295.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.88

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