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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.55, 444.49 and 174.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.55, 444.49 and 174.92 is: 262.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.55 : 444.49 = 174.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.55/444.49 = 174.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.55x = 444.49 × 174.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.55x = 77,747.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,747.53/296.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.17

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