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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.06, 408.63 and 171.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.06, 408.63 and 171.79 is: 237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.06 : 408.63 = 171.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.06/408.63 = 171.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.06x = 408.63 × 171.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.06x = 70,198.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,198.55/296.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.11

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