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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.95, 442.98 and 158.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.95, 442.98 and 158.67 is: 237.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.95 : 442.98 = 158.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.95/442.98 = 158.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.95x = 442.98 × 158.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.95x = 70,287.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,287.64/295.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.50

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