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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.76, 410.84 and 173.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.76, 410.84 and 173.36 is: 239.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.76 : 410.84 = 173.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.76/410.84 = 173.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.76x = 410.84 × 173.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.76x = 71,221.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,221.72/297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.19

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