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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.13, 407.28 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.13, 407.28 and 170.78 is: 235.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.13 : 407.28 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.13/407.28 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.13x = 407.28 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.13x = 69,554.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,554.42/295.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.67

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