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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.40, 408.96 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.40, 408.96 and 176.76 is: 243.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.40 : 408.96 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.40/408.96 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.40x = 408.96 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.40x = 72,287.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,287.77/296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.89

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