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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.16, 407.26 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.16, 407.26 and 170.78 is: 235.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.16 : 407.26 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.16/407.26 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.16x = 407.26 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.16x = 69,551.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,551.86/295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.64

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