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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.84, 408.31 and 171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.84, 408.31 and 171.48 is: 236.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.84 : 408.31 = 171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.84/408.31 = 171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.84x = 408.31 × 171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.84x = 70,018.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,018.10/295.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.68

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