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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.34, 410.33 and 173.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.34, 410.33 and 173.02 is: 238.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.34 : 410.33 = 173.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.34/410.33 = 173.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.34x = 410.33 × 173.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.34x = 70,992.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,992.38/297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.76

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