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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.93, 408.41 and 171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.93, 408.41 and 171.60 is: 236.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.93 : 408.41 = 171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.93/408.41 = 171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.93x = 408.41 × 171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.93x = 70,083.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,083.16/295.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.82

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