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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.05, 409.94 and 172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.05, 409.94 and 172.68 is: 238.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.05 : 409.94 = 172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.05/409.94 = 172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.05x = 409.94 × 172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.05x = 70,787.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,787.58/297.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.31

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