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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.65, 410.64 and 173.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.65, 410.64 and 173.26 is: 239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.65 : 410.64 = 173.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.65/410.64 = 173.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.65x = 410.64 × 173.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.65x = 71,147.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,147.49/297.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.03

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