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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.09, 444.08 and 174.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.09, 444.08 and 174.21 is: 261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.09 : 444.08 = 174.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.09/444.08 = 174.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.09x = 444.08 × 174.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.09x = 77,360.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,360.09/296.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.28

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