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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.88, 444.74 and 174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.88, 444.74 and 174.78 is: 261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.88 : 444.74 = 174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.88/444.74 = 174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.88x = 444.74 × 174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.88x = 77,731.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,731.66/296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.83

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