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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.87, 411 and 173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.87, 411 and 173.52 is: 239.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.87 : 411 = 173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.87/411 = 173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.87x = 411 × 173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.87x = 71,316.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,316.72/297.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.42

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