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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.63, 410.76 and 173.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.63, 410.76 and 173.29 is: 239.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.63 : 410.76 = 173.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.63/410.76 = 173.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.63x = 410.76 × 173.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.63x = 71,181.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,181.20/297.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.16

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