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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.32, 407.63 and 171.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.32, 407.63 and 171.01 is: 236.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.32 : 407.63 = 171.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.32/407.63 = 171.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.32x = 407.63 × 171.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.32x = 69,709.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,709.74/295.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.05

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