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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.23, 410.22 and 172.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.23, 410.22 and 172.96 is: 238.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.23 : 410.22 = 172.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.23/410.22 = 172.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.23x = 410.22 × 172.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.23x = 70,950.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,950.63/297.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.71

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