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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.51, 409.22 and 172.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.51, 409.22 and 172.23 is: 237.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.51 : 409.22 = 172.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.51/409.22 = 172.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.51x = 409.22 × 172.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.51x = 70,479.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,479.10/296.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.70

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