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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.71, 410.75 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.71, 410.75 and 173.34 is: 239.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.71 : 410.75 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.71/410.75 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.71x = 410.75 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.71x = 71,198.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,198.70/297.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.16

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