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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.12, 407.21 and 170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.12, 407.21 and 170.76 is: 235.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.12 : 407.21 = 170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.12/407.21 = 170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.12x = 407.21 × 170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.12x = 69,535.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,535.18/295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.62

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