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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.38, 444.38 and 174.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.38, 444.38 and 174.58 is: 261.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.38 : 444.38 = 174.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.38/444.38 = 174.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.38x = 444.38 × 174.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.38x = 77,579.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,579.86/296.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.76

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