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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.76, 409.61 and 172.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.76, 409.61 and 172.48 is: 238.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.76 : 409.61 = 172.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.76/409.61 = 172.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.76x = 409.61 × 172.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.76x = 70,648.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,648.94/296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.07

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