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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.68, 409.44 and 172.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.68, 409.44 and 172.35 is: 237.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.68 : 409.44 = 172.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.68/409.44 = 172.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.68x = 409.44 × 172.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.68x = 70,566.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,566.98/296.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.86

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