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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.05, 408.50 and 171.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.05, 408.50 and 171.71 is: 236.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.05 : 408.50 = 171.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.05/408.50 = 171.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.05x = 408.50 × 171.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.05x = 70,142.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,142.68/296.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.93

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