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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.62, 445.14 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.62, 445.14 and 174.96 is: 262.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.62 : 445.14 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.62/445.14 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.62x = 445.14 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.62x = 77,881.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,881.69/296.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.56

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