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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.80, 411 and 173.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.80, 411 and 173.42 is: 239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.80 : 411 = 173.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.80/411 = 173.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.80x = 411 × 173.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.80x = 71,275.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,275.62/297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.34

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