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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.25, 410.09 and 171.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.25, 410.09 and 171.13 is: 236.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.25 : 410.09 = 171.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.25/410.09 = 171.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.25x = 410.09 × 171.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.25x = 70,178.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,178.10/297.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.09

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