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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.51, 409.19 and 172.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.51, 409.19 and 172.20 is: 237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.51 : 409.19 = 172.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.51/409.19 = 172.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.51x = 409.19 × 172.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.51x = 70,461.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,461.66/296.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.64

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