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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.22, 444.08 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.22, 444.08 and 174.44 is: 261.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.22 : 444.08 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.22/444.08 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.22x = 444.08 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.22x = 77,465.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,465.32/296.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.51

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