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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.19, 407.35 and 170.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.19, 407.35 and 170.85 is: 235.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.19 : 407.35 = 170.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.19/407.35 = 170.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.19x = 407.35 × 170.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.19x = 69,595.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,595.75/295.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.77

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