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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.58, 444.20 and 171.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.58, 444.20 and 171.35 is: 256.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.58 : 444.20 = 171.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.58/444.20 = 171.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.58x = 444.20 × 171.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.58x = 76,110.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,110.59/296.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.63

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