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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.98, 443.88 and 113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.98, 443.88 and 113.34 is: 169.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.98 : 443.88 = 113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.98/443.88 = 113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.98x = 443.88 × 113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.98x = 50,309.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,309.36/295.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.98

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