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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.94, 408.44 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.94, 408.44 and 171.56 is: 236.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.94 : 408.44 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.94/408.44 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.94x = 408.44 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.94x = 70,073.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,073.42/295.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.78

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