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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.86, 410.96 and 173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.86, 410.96 and 173.52 is: 239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.86 : 410.96 = 173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.86/410.96 = 173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.86x = 410.96 × 173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.86x = 71,310.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,310.21/297.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.41

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