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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.61, 410.78 and 173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.61, 410.78 and 173.32 is: 239.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.61 : 410.78 = 173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.61/410.78 = 173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.61x = 410.78 × 173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.61x = 71,196.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,196.39/297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.23

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