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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.99, 444.06 and 113.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.99, 444.06 and 113.37 is: 170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.99 : 444.06 = 113.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.99/444.06 = 113.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.99x = 444.06 × 113.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.99x = 50,340.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,340.86/295.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.08

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