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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.94, 445.47 and 175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.94, 445.47 and 175.32 is: 263.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.94 : 445.47 = 175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.94/445.47 = 175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.94x = 445.47 × 175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.94x = 78,099.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,099.80/296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.02

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