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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.47, 409.14 and 172.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.47, 409.14 and 172.18 is: 237.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.47 : 409.14 = 172.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.47/409.14 = 172.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.47x = 409.14 × 172.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.47x = 70,445.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,445.73/296.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.62

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