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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.74, 410.87 and 173.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.74, 410.87 and 173.45 is: 239.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.74 : 410.87 = 173.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.74/410.87 = 173.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.74x = 410.87 × 173.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.74x = 71,266.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,266.86/297.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.36

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