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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.06, 408.57 and 171.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.06, 408.57 and 171.75 is: 237.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.06 : 408.57 = 171.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.06/408.57 = 171.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.06x = 408.57 × 171.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.06x = 70,171.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,171.90/296.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.02

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