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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.44, 444.52 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.44, 444.52 and 174.72 is: 262.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.44 : 444.52 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.44/444.52 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.44x = 444.52 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.44x = 77,666.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,666.53/296.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.00

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