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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.46, 407.76 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.46, 407.76 and 171.16 is: 236.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.46 : 407.76 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.46/407.76 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.46x = 407.76 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.46x = 69,789.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,789.31/295.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.21

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