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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.17, 410.18 and 172.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.17, 410.18 and 172.86 is: 238.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.17 : 410.18 = 172.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.17/410.18 = 172.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.17x = 410.18 × 172.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.17x = 70,900.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,900.80/297.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.59

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