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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.21, 410.09 and 171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.21, 410.09 and 171.22 is: 236.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.21 : 410.09 = 171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.21/410.09 = 171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.21x = 410.09 × 171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.21x = 70,213.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,213.56/297.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.24

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