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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.82, 409.51 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.82, 409.51 and 172.44 is: 237.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.82 : 409.51 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.82/409.51 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.82x = 409.51 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.82x = 70,615.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,615.90/296.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.91

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