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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.50, 407.80 and 171.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.50, 407.80 and 171.17 is: 236.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.50 : 407.80 = 171.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.50/407.80 = 171.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.50x = 407.80 × 171.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.50x = 69,802.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,802.19/295.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.21

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