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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.77, 410.93 and 173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.77, 410.93 and 173.50 is: 239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.77 : 410.93 = 173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.77/410.93 = 173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.77x = 410.93 × 173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.77x = 71,295.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,295.49/297.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.43

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