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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.65, 407.94 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.65, 407.94 and 171.32 is: 236.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.65 : 407.94 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.65/407.94 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.65x = 407.94 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.65x = 69,886.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,886.24/295.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.38

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