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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.10, 409.87 and 172.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.10, 409.87 and 172.73 is: 238.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.10 : 409.87 = 172.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.10/409.87 = 172.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.10x = 409.87 × 172.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.10x = 70,796.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,796.85/297.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.29

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