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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.26, 407.46 and 170.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.26, 407.46 and 170.93 is: 235.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.26 : 407.46 = 170.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.26/407.46 = 170.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.26x = 407.46 × 170.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.26x = 69,645.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,645.10/295.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.88

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