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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.34, 408.90 and 172.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.34, 408.90 and 172.02 is: 237.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.34 : 408.90 = 172.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.34/408.90 = 172.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.34x = 408.90 × 172.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.34x = 70,338.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,338.98/296.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.36

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