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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.62, 407.86 and 171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.62, 407.86 and 171.23 is: 236.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.62 : 407.86 = 171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.62/407.86 = 171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.62x = 407.86 × 171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.62x = 69,837.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,837.87/295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.24

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