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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.14, 410.01 and 172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.14, 410.01 and 172.82 is: 238.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.14 : 410.01 = 172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.14/410.01 = 172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.14x = 410.01 × 172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.14x = 70,857.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,857.93/297.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.47

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