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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.50, 444.61 and 173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.50, 444.61 and 173.22 is: 259.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.50 : 444.61 = 173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.50/444.61 = 173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.50x = 444.61 × 173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.50x = 77,015.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,015.94/296.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.75

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