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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.32, 408.82 and 171.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.32, 408.82 and 171.94 is: 237.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.32 : 408.82 = 171.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.32/408.82 = 171.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.32x = 408.82 × 171.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.32x = 70,292.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,292.51/296.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.22

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