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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.94, 444.55 and 173.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.94, 444.55 and 173.17 is: 259.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.94 : 444.55 = 173.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.94/444.55 = 173.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.94x = 444.55 × 173.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.94x = 76,981.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,981.83/296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.25

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