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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.44, 407.72 and 171.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.44, 407.72 and 171.13 is: 236.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.44 : 407.72 = 171.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.44/407.72 = 171.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.44x = 407.72 × 171.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.44x = 69,773.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,773.12/295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.17

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