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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.39, 407.61 and 171.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.39, 407.61 and 171.06 is: 236.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.39 : 407.61 = 171.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.39/407.61 = 171.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.39x = 407.61 × 171.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.39x = 69,725.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,725.77/295.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.05

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