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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.36, 408.93 and 172.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.36, 408.93 and 172.05 is: 237.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.36 : 408.93 = 172.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.36/408.93 = 172.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.36x = 408.93 × 172.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.36x = 70,354.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,354.36/296.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.40

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