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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.41, 407.62 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.41, 407.62 and 171.02 is: 235.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.41 : 407.62 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.41/407.62 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.41x = 407.62 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.41x = 69,712.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,712.41/295.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.99

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