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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.26, 408.78 and 171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.26, 408.78 and 171.90 is: 237.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.26 : 408.78 = 171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.26/408.78 = 171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.26x = 408.78 × 171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.26x = 70,269.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,269.28/296.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.19

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