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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.42, 444.95 and 174.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.42, 444.95 and 174.92 is: 262.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.42 : 444.95 = 174.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.42/444.95 = 174.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.42x = 444.95 × 174.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.42x = 77,828.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,828.87/296.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.57

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