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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.29, 410.20 and 172.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.29, 410.20 and 172.90 is: 238.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.29 : 410.20 = 172.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.29/410.20 = 172.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.29x = 410.20 × 172.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.29x = 70,923.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,923.58/297.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.57

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