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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.08, 408.64 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.08, 408.64 and 171.72 is: 237.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.08 : 408.64 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.08/408.64 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.08x = 408.64 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.08x = 70,171.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,171.66/296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.00

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