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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.16, 408.67 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.16, 408.67 and 170.12 is: 234.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.16 : 408.67 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.16/408.67 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.16x = 408.67 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.16x = 69,522.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,522.09/296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.75

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