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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.14, 444.12 and 174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.14, 444.12 and 174.34 is: 261.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.14 : 444.12 = 174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.14/444.12 = 174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.14x = 444.12 × 174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.14x = 77,427.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,427.88/296.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.46

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