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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.23, 407.45 and 170.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.23, 407.45 and 170.93 is: 235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.23 : 407.45 = 170.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.23/407.45 = 170.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.23x = 407.45 × 170.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.23x = 69,645.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,645.43/295.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.90

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