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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.01, 409.88 and 172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.01, 409.88 and 172.68 is: 238.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.01 : 409.88 = 172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.01/409.88 = 172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.01x = 409.88 × 172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.01x = 70,776.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,776.97/297.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.30

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