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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.92, 409.69 and 172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.92, 409.69 and 172.52 is: 238.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.92 : 409.69 = 172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.92/409.69 = 172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.92x = 409.69 × 172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.92x = 70,679.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,679.72/296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.04

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