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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.86, 411.02 and 173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.86, 411.02 and 173.50 is: 239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.86 : 411.02 = 173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.86/411.02 = 173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.86x = 411.02 × 173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.86x = 71,309.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,309.91/297.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.41

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