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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.39, 408.98 and 172.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.39, 408.98 and 172.04 is: 237.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.39 : 408.98 = 172.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.39/408.98 = 172.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.39x = 408.98 × 172.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.39x = 70,359.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,359.30/296.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.39

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