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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.24, 408.77 and 171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.24, 408.77 and 171.90 is: 237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.24 : 408.77 = 171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.24/408.77 = 171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.24x = 408.77 × 171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.24x = 70,266.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,266.70/296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.20

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