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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.57, 444.24 and 174.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.57, 444.24 and 174.47 is: 261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.57 : 444.24 = 174.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.57/444.24 = 174.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.57x = 444.24 × 174.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.57x = 77,504.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,504.33/296.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.34

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