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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.39, 407.62 and 171.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.39, 407.62 and 171.05 is: 236.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.39 : 407.62 = 171.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.39/407.62 = 171.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.39x = 407.62 × 171.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.39x = 69,723.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,723.99/295.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.04

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