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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295, 407.04 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295, 407.04 and 170.64 is: 235.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295 : 407.04 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295/407.04 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295x = 407.04 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295x = 69,457.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,457.31/295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.45

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