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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.66, 408.01 and 171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.66, 408.01 and 171.34 is: 236.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.66 : 408.01 = 171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.66/408.01 = 171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.66x = 408.01 × 171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.66x = 69,909.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,909.24/295.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.45

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