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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.53, 409.22 and 172.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.53, 409.22 and 172.27 is: 237.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.53 : 409.22 = 172.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.53/409.22 = 172.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.53x = 409.22 × 172.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.53x = 70,496.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,496.33/296.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.74

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