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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.76, 445.20 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.76, 445.20 and 175.20 is: 262.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.76 : 445.20 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.76/445.20 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.76x = 445.20 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.76x = 77,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,999.04/296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.84

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