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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.67, 409.41 and 172.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.67, 409.41 and 172.30 is: 237.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.67 : 409.41 = 172.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.67/409.41 = 172.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.67x = 409.41 × 172.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.67x = 70,541.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,541.34/296.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.78

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