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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.30, 408.79 and 171.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.30, 408.79 and 171.91 is: 237.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.30 : 408.79 = 171.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.30/408.79 = 171.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.30x = 408.79 × 171.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.30x = 70,273.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,273.64/296.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.17

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