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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.25, 407.50 and 170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.25, 407.50 and 170.98 is: 235.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.25 : 407.50 = 170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.25/407.50 = 170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.25x = 407.50 × 170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.25x = 69,672.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,672.90/295.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.98

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