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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.77, 410.92 and 173.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.77, 410.92 and 173.43 is: 239.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.77 : 410.92 = 173.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.77/410.92 = 173.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.77x = 410.92 × 173.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.77x = 71,265.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,265.42/297.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.33

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