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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.78, 409.52 and 170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.78, 409.52 and 170.76 is: 235.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.78 : 409.52 = 170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.78/409.52 = 170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.78x = 409.52 × 170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.78x = 69,930.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,930.06/296.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.63

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