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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.32, 410.40 and 173.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.32, 410.40 and 173.02 is: 238.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.32 : 410.40 = 173.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.32/410.40 = 173.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.32x = 410.40 × 173.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.32x = 71,007.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,007.41/297.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.82

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