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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.94, 444.05 and 113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.94, 444.05 and 113.40 is: 170.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.94 : 444.05 = 113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.94/444.05 = 113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.94x = 444.05 × 113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.94x = 50,355.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,355.27/295.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.15

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