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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.89, 408.27 and 171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.89, 408.27 and 171.52 is: 236.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.89 : 408.27 = 171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.89/408.27 = 171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.89x = 408.27 × 171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.89x = 70,028.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,028.39/295.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.67

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