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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.50, 409.26 and 172.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.50, 409.26 and 172.25 is: 237.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.50 : 409.26 = 172.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.50/409.26 = 172.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.50x = 409.26 × 172.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.50x = 70,495.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,495.04/296.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.76

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