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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.05, 409.82 and 172.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.05, 409.82 and 172.66 is: 238.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.05 : 409.82 = 172.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.05/409.82 = 172.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.05x = 409.82 × 172.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.05x = 70,758.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,758.93/297.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.21

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