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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.88, 408.27 and 171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.88, 408.27 and 171.44 is: 236.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.88 : 408.27 = 171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.88/408.27 = 171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.88x = 408.27 × 171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.88x = 69,993.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,993.81/295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.57

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