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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.50, 407.74 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.50, 407.74 and 171.18 is: 236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.50 : 407.74 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.50/407.74 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.50x = 407.74 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.50x = 69,796.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,796.51/295.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.20

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