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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.07, 409.86 and 172.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.07, 409.86 and 172.67 is: 238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.07 : 409.86 = 172.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.07/409.86 = 172.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.07x = 409.86 × 172.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.07x = 70,768.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,768.48/297.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.22

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