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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.70, 445.13 and 174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.70, 445.13 and 174.70 is: 262.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.70 : 445.13 = 174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.70/445.13 = 174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.70x = 445.13 × 174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.70x = 77,764.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,764.21/296.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.10

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