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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.04, 408.44 and 171.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.04, 408.44 and 171.67 is: 236.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.04 : 408.44 = 171.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.04/408.44 = 171.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.04x = 408.44 × 171.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.04x = 70,116.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,116.89/296.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.85

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