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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.47, 410.40 and 173.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.47, 410.40 and 173.07 is: 238.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.47 : 410.40 = 173.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.47/410.40 = 173.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.47x = 410.40 × 173.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.47x = 71,027.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,027.93/297.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.77

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