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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.50, 409.14 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.50, 409.14 and 170.46 is: 235.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.50 : 409.14 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.50/409.14 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.50x = 409.14 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.50x = 69,742.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,742.00/296.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.22

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