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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.46, 409.13 and 172.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.46, 409.13 and 172.12 is: 237.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.46 : 409.13 = 172.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.46/409.13 = 172.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.46x = 409.13 × 172.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.46x = 70,419.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,419.46/296.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.53

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