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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.35, 408.96 and 172.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.35, 408.96 and 172.03 is: 237.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.35 : 408.96 = 172.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.35/408.96 = 172.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.35x = 408.96 × 172.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.35x = 70,352.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,352.96/296.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.40

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