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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.12, 408.59 and 171.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.12, 408.59 and 171.77 is: 237.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.12 : 408.59 = 171.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.12/408.59 = 171.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.12x = 408.59 × 171.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.12x = 70,183.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,183.67/296.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.01

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