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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.12, 409.96 and 172.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.12, 409.96 and 172.76 is: 238.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.12 : 409.96 = 172.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.12/409.96 = 172.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.12x = 409.96 × 172.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.12x = 70,824.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,824.69/297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.37

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