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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.16, 443.78 and 174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.16, 443.78 and 174.35 is: 261.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.16 : 443.78 = 174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.16/443.78 = 174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.16x = 443.78 × 174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.16x = 77,373.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,373.93/296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.26

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