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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.11, 410.09 and 172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.11, 410.09 and 172.82 is: 238.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.11 : 410.09 = 172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.11/410.09 = 172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.11x = 410.09 × 172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.11x = 70,871.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,871.75/297.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.54

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