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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.19, 445.10 and 174.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.19, 445.10 and 174.49 is: 262.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.19 : 445.10 = 174.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.19/445.10 = 174.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.19x = 445.10 × 174.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.19x = 77,663.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,663.51/296.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.21

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