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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.02, 442.23 and 171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.02, 442.23 and 171.50 is: 257.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.02 : 442.23 = 171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.02/442.23 = 171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.02x = 442.23 × 171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.02x = 75,842.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,842.45/295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.08

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