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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.70, 409.52 and 172.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.70, 409.52 and 172.45 is: 238.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.70 : 409.52 = 172.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.70/409.52 = 172.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.70x = 409.52 × 172.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.70x = 70,621.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,621.29/296.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.02

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