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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.79, 408.18 and 171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.79, 408.18 and 171.52 is: 236.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.79 : 408.18 = 171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.79/408.18 = 171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.79x = 408.18 × 171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.79x = 70,010.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,010.19/295.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.69

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