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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.08, 407.22 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.08, 407.22 and 170.78 is: 235.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.08 : 407.22 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.08/407.22 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.08x = 407.22 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.08x = 69,545.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,545.03/295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.68

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