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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.48, 409.11 and 172.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.48, 409.11 and 172.12 is: 237.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.48 : 409.11 = 172.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.48/409.11 = 172.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.48x = 409.11 × 172.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.48x = 70,416.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,416.01/296.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.51

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