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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.86, 409.52 and 172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.86, 409.52 and 172.50 is: 237.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.86 : 409.52 = 172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.86/409.52 = 172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.86x = 409.52 × 172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.86x = 70,642.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,642.20/296.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.96

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