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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.19, 408.76 and 171.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.19, 408.76 and 171.89 is: 237.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.19 : 408.76 = 171.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.19/408.76 = 171.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.19x = 408.76 × 171.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.19x = 70,258.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,258.85/296.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.21

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