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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.13, 444.29 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.13, 444.29 and 174.14 is: 261.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.13 : 444.29 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.13/444.29 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.13x = 444.29 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.13x = 77,368.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,368.66/296.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.27

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