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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.93, 409.76 and 172.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.93, 409.76 and 172.59 is: 238.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.93 : 409.76 = 172.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.93/409.76 = 172.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.93x = 409.76 × 172.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.93x = 70,719.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,719.62/296.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.17

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