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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.91, 444.65 and 174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.91, 444.65 and 174.80 is: 261.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.91 : 444.65 = 174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.91/444.65 = 174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.91x = 444.65 × 174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.91x = 77,725.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,725.06/296.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.78

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