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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295, 407.12 and 170.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295, 407.12 and 170.70 is: 235.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295 : 407.12 = 170.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295/407.12 = 170.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295x = 407.12 × 170.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295x = 69,495.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,495.38/295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.58

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