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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.67, 409.29 and 172.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.67, 409.29 and 172.31 is: 237.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.67 : 409.29 = 172.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.67/409.29 = 172.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.67x = 409.29 × 172.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.67x = 70,522.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,522.07/296.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.72

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