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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.06, 408.48 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.06, 408.48 and 171.72 is: 236.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.06 : 408.48 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.06/408.48 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.06x = 408.48 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.06x = 70,143.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,143.54/296.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.93

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