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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.83, 408.32 and 171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.83, 408.32 and 171.50 is: 236.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.83 : 408.32 = 171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.83/408.32 = 171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.83x = 408.32 × 171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.83x = 70,023.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,023.98/295.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.70

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