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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.73, 408.07 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.73, 408.07 and 171.36 is: 236.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.73 : 408.07 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.73/408.07 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.73x = 408.07 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.73x = 69,926.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,926.88/295.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.46

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