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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.53, 407.84 and 171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.53, 407.84 and 171.22 is: 236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.53 : 407.84 = 171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.53/407.84 = 171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.53x = 407.84 × 171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.53x = 69,828.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,828.50/295.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.28

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