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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.36, 445.36 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.36, 445.36 and 174.72 is: 262.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.36 : 445.36 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.36/445.36 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.36x = 445.36 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.36x = 77,813.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,813.30/296.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.56

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