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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.72, 408.10 and 171.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.72, 408.10 and 171.39 is: 236.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.72 : 408.10 = 171.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.72/408.10 = 171.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.72x = 408.10 × 171.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.72x = 69,944.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,944.26/295.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.52

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