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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.90, 409.70 and 172.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.90, 409.70 and 172.55 is: 238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.90 : 409.70 = 172.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.90/409.70 = 172.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.90x = 409.70 × 172.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.90x = 70,692.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,692.12/296.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.10

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