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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.58, 407.96 and 171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.58, 407.96 and 171.27 is: 236.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.58 : 407.96 = 171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.58/407.96 = 171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.58x = 407.96 × 171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.58x = 69,871.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,871.74/295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.39

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