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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.55, 407.86 and 171.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.55, 407.86 and 171.21 is: 236.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.55 : 407.86 = 171.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.55/407.86 = 171.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.55x = 407.86 × 171.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.55x = 69,829.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,829.71/295.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.27

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