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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.92, 409.75 and 172.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.92, 409.75 and 172.57 is: 238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.92 : 409.75 = 172.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.92/409.75 = 172.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.92x = 409.75 × 172.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.92x = 70,710.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,710.56/296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.15

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