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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.34, 444.68 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.34, 444.68 and 174.84 is: 262.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.34 : 444.68 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.34/444.68 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.34x = 444.68 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.34x = 77,747.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,747.85/296.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.36

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