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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.01, 409.84 and 172.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.01, 409.84 and 172.71 is: 238.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.01 : 409.84 = 172.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.01/409.84 = 172.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.01x = 409.84 × 172.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.01x = 70,783.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,783.47/297.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.32

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