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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.02, 409.84 and 172.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.02, 409.84 and 172.67 is: 238.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.02 : 409.84 = 172.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.02/409.84 = 172.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.02x = 409.84 × 172.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.02x = 70,764.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,764.59/297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.25

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