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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.69, 408.04 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.69, 408.04 and 171.36 is: 236.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.69 : 408.04 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.69/408.04 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.69x = 408.04 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.69x = 69,921.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,921.73/295.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.47

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