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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.82, 409.62 and 172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.82, 409.62 and 172.52 is: 238.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.82 : 409.62 = 172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.82/409.62 = 172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.82x = 409.62 × 172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.82x = 70,667.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,667.64/296.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.08

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