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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.33, 407.56 and 171.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.33, 407.56 and 171.03 is: 236.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.33 : 407.56 = 171.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.33/407.56 = 171.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.33x = 407.56 × 171.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.33x = 69,706.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,706.43/295.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.03

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