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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.49, 407.82 and 171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.49, 407.82 and 171.15 is: 236.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.49 : 407.82 = 171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.49/407.82 = 171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.49x = 407.82 × 171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.49x = 69,797.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,797.54/295.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.21

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