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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.77, 409.61 and 172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.77, 409.61 and 172.50 is: 238.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.77 : 409.61 = 172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.77/409.61 = 172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.77x = 409.61 × 172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.77x = 70,657.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,657.73/296.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.09

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