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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.90, 411.13 and 173.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.90, 411.13 and 173.55 is: 239.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.90 : 411.13 = 173.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.90/411.13 = 173.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.90x = 411.13 × 173.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.90x = 71,351.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,351.61/297.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.52

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