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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.11, 407.22 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.11, 407.22 and 170.78 is: 235.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.11 : 407.22 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.11/407.22 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.11x = 407.22 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.11x = 69,543.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,543.00/295.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.65

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