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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.43, 409.14 and 172.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.43, 409.14 and 172.15 is: 237.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.43 : 409.14 = 172.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.43/409.14 = 172.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.43x = 409.14 × 172.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.43x = 70,433.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,433.45/296.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.61

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