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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.61, 407.96 and 171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.61, 407.96 and 171.26 is: 236.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.61 : 407.96 = 171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.61/407.96 = 171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.61x = 407.96 × 171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.61x = 69,866.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,866.37/295.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.35

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