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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.61, 444.92 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.61, 444.92 and 175.64 is: 263.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.61 : 444.92 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.61/444.92 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.61x = 444.92 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.61x = 78,146.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,146.89/296.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.47

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