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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.28, 410.14 and 171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.28, 410.14 and 171.26 is: 236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.28 : 410.14 = 171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.28/410.14 = 171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.28x = 410.14 × 171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.28x = 70,240.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,240.58/297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.28

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