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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.23, 407.29 and 170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.23, 407.29 and 170.80 is: 235.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.23 : 407.29 = 170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.23/407.29 = 170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.23x = 407.29 × 170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.23x = 69,565.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,565.13/295.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.63

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