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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.13, 443.63 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.13, 443.63 and 172.44 is: 258.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.13 : 443.63 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.13/443.63 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.13x = 443.63 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.13x = 76,498.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,498.70/296.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.33

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