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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.91, 411.11 and 171.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.91, 411.11 and 171.82 is: 237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.91 : 411.11 = 171.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.91/411.11 = 171.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.91x = 411.11 × 171.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.91x = 70,638.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,638.09/297.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.11

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