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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.02, 409.82 and 172.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.02, 409.82 and 172.65 is: 238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.02 : 409.82 = 172.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.02/409.82 = 172.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.02x = 409.82 × 172.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.02x = 70,755.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,755.42/297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.22

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