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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.56, 445.08 and 175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.56, 445.08 and 175 is: 262.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.56 : 445.08 = 175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.56/445.08 = 175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.56x = 445.08 × 175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.56x = 77,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,889/296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.64

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