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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.99, 444.17 and 113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.99, 444.17 and 113.40 is: 170.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.99 : 444.17 = 113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.99/444.17 = 113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.99x = 444.17 × 113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.99x = 50,369.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,369.42/295.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.17

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