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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.70, 409.49 and 172.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.70, 409.49 and 172.43 is: 237.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.70 : 409.49 = 172.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.70/409.49 = 172.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.70x = 409.49 × 172.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.70x = 70,608.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,608.36/296.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.98

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