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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.72, 444.75 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.72, 444.75 and 175.08 is: 262.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.72 : 444.75 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.72/444.75 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.72x = 444.75 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.72x = 77,866.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,866.83/296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.43

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