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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.92, 445.37 and 175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.92, 445.37 and 175.04 is: 262.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.92 : 445.37 = 175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.92/445.37 = 175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.92x = 445.37 × 175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.92x = 77,959.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,959.12/296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.56

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