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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.07, 407.23 and 170.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.07, 407.23 and 170.77 is: 235.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.07 : 407.23 = 170.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.07/407.23 = 170.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.07x = 407.23 × 170.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.07x = 69,539.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,539.78/295.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.68

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