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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.55, 407.87 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.55, 407.87 and 171.18 is: 236.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.55 : 407.87 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.55/407.87 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.55x = 407.87 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.55x = 69,818.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,818.33/295.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.24

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