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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.32, 408.88 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.32, 408.88 and 170.28 is: 234.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.32 : 408.88 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.32/408.88 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.32x = 408.88 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.32x = 69,624.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,624.09/296.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.96

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