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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.60, 445.14 and 174.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.60, 445.14 and 174.97 is: 262.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.60 : 445.14 = 174.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.60/445.14 = 174.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.60x = 445.14 × 174.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.60x = 77,885.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,885.03/296.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.59

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