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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.81, 410.99 and 173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.81, 410.99 and 173.54 is: 239.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.81 : 410.99 = 173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.81/410.99 = 173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.81x = 410.99 × 173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.81x = 71,323.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,323.20/297.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.49

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