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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.28, 408.95 and 171.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.28, 408.95 and 171.97 is: 237.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.28 : 408.95 = 171.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.28/408.95 = 171.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.28x = 408.95 × 171.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.28x = 70,324.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,324.66/296.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.36

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