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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.86, 408.30 and 171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.86, 408.30 and 171.52 is: 236.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.86 : 408.30 = 171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.86/408.30 = 171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.86x = 408.30 × 171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.86x = 70,031.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,031.62/295.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.71

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