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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.17, 408.75 and 171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.17, 408.75 and 171.84 is: 237.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.17 : 408.75 = 171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.17/408.75 = 171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.17x = 408.75 × 171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.17x = 70,239.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,239.60/296.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.16

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