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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.58, 409.35 and 172.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.58, 409.35 and 172.26 is: 237.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.58 : 409.35 = 172.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.58/409.35 = 172.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.58x = 409.35 × 172.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.58x = 70,514.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,514.63/296.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.76

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