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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.94, 409.82 and 172.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.94, 409.82 and 172.61 is: 238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.94 : 409.82 = 172.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.94/409.82 = 172.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.94x = 409.82 × 172.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.94x = 70,736.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,736.12/296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.22

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