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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.43, 410.44 and 173.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.43, 410.44 and 173.09 is: 238.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.43 : 410.44 = 173.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.43/410.44 = 173.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.43x = 410.44 × 173.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.43x = 71,043.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,043.06/297.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.86

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