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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.31, 410.30 and 172.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.31, 410.30 and 172.98 is: 238.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.31 : 410.30 = 172.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.31/410.30 = 172.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.31x = 410.30 × 172.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.31x = 70,973.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,973.69/297.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.72

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