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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.84, 410.99 and 173.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.84, 410.99 and 173.51 is: 239.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.84 : 410.99 = 173.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.84/410.99 = 173.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.84x = 410.99 × 173.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.84x = 71,307.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,307.95/297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.42

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