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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.04, 408.58 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.04, 408.58 and 171.72 is: 237.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.04 : 408.58 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.04/408.58 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.04x = 408.58 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.04x = 70,161.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,161.36/296.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.00

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