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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.22, 408.81 and 171.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.22, 408.81 and 171.87 is: 237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.22 : 408.81 = 171.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.22/408.81 = 171.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.22x = 408.81 × 171.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.22x = 70,262.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,262.17/296.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.20

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