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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.96, 444.12 and 113.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.96, 444.12 and 113.37 is: 170.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.96 : 444.12 = 113.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.96/444.12 = 113.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.96x = 444.12 × 113.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.96x = 50,347.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,347.10/295.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.12

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