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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.66, 409.39 and 172.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.66, 409.39 and 172.36 is: 237.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.66 : 409.39 = 172.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.66/409.39 = 172.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.66x = 409.39 × 172.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.66x = 70,563.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,563.51/296.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.86

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