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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.73, 408.05 and 171.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.73, 408.05 and 171.37 is: 236.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.73 : 408.05 = 171.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.73/408.05 = 171.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.73x = 408.05 × 171.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.73x = 69,926.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,926.49/295.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.45

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