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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.21, 410.03 and 172.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.21, 410.03 and 172.84 is: 238.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.21 : 410.03 = 172.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.21/410.03 = 172.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.21x = 410.03 × 172.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.21x = 70,869.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,869.59/297.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.45

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