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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.45, 410.47 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.45, 410.47 and 173.16 is: 238.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.45 : 410.47 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.45/410.47 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.45x = 410.47 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.45x = 71,076.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,076.99/297.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.95

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