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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.15, 408.66 and 171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.15, 408.66 and 171.80 is: 237.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.15 : 408.66 = 171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.15/408.66 = 171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.15x = 408.66 × 171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.15x = 70,205.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,205.74/296.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.07

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