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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.87, 411.05 and 173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.87, 411.05 and 173.54 is: 239.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.87 : 411.05 = 173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.87/411.05 = 173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.87x = 411.05 × 173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.87x = 71,330.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,330.69/297.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.47

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