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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.39, 407.64 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.39, 407.64 and 171.12 is: 236.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.39 : 407.64 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.39/407.64 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.39x = 407.64 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.39x = 69,755.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,755.36/295.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.15

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