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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.08, 407.15 and 170.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.08, 407.15 and 170.71 is: 235.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.08 : 407.15 = 170.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.08/407.15 = 170.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.08x = 407.15 × 170.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.08x = 69,504.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,504.58/295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.54

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