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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.71, 445.11 and 175.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.71, 445.11 and 175.75 is: 263.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.71 : 445.11 = 175.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.71/445.11 = 175.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.71x = 445.11 × 175.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.71x = 78,228.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,228.08/296.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.65

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