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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.07, 444.20 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.07, 444.20 and 174.08 is: 261.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.07 : 444.20 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.07/444.20 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.07x = 444.20 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.07x = 77,323.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,323.24/296.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.17

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