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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.97, 408.50 and 171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.97, 408.50 and 171.66 is: 236.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.97 : 408.50 = 171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.97/408.50 = 171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.97x = 408.50 × 171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.97x = 70,122.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,122.25/295.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.93

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