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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.72, 409.46 and 172.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.72, 409.46 and 172.36 is: 237.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.72 : 409.46 = 172.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.72/409.46 = 172.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.72x = 409.46 × 172.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.72x = 70,574.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,574.53/296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.85

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