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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.72, 410.76 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.72, 410.76 and 173.34 is: 239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.72 : 410.76 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.72/410.76 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.72x = 410.76 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.72x = 71,201.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,201.14/297.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.15

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