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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.67, 410.67 and 173.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.67, 410.67 and 173.31 is: 239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.67 : 410.67 = 173.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.67/410.67 = 173.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.67x = 410.67 × 173.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.67x = 71,173.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,173.22/297.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.10

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