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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.26, 408.83 and 171.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.26, 408.83 and 171.93 is: 237.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.26 : 408.83 = 171.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.26/408.83 = 171.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.26x = 408.83 × 171.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.26x = 70,290.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,290.14/296.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.26

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