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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.41, 409 and 170.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.41, 409 and 170.39 is: 235.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.41 : 409 = 170.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.41/409 = 170.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.41x = 409 × 170.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.41x = 69,689.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,689.51/296.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.11

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