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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.21, 407.40 and 170.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.21, 407.40 and 170.86 is: 235.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.21 : 407.40 = 170.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.21/407.40 = 170.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.21x = 407.40 × 170.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.21x = 69,608.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,608.36/295.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.79

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