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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.51, 410.53 and 173.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.51, 410.53 and 173.17 is: 238.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.51 : 410.53 = 173.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.51/410.53 = 173.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.51x = 410.53 × 173.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.51x = 71,091.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,091.48/297.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.96

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