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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.56, 407.80 and 171.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.56, 407.80 and 171.21 is: 236.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.56 : 407.80 = 171.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.56/407.80 = 171.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.56x = 407.80 × 171.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.56x = 69,819.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,819.44/295.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.23

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