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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.12, 408.62 and 171.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.12, 408.62 and 171.82 is: 237.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.12 : 408.62 = 171.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.12/408.62 = 171.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.12x = 408.62 × 171.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.12x = 70,209.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,209.09/296.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.10

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