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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.89, 411.08 and 173.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.89, 411.08 and 173.57 is: 239.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.89 : 411.08 = 173.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.89/411.08 = 173.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.89x = 411.08 × 173.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.89x = 71,348.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,348.23/297.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.52

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