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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.98, 411.17 and 171.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.98, 411.17 and 171.89 is: 237.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.98 : 411.17 = 171.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.98/411.17 = 171.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.98x = 411.17 × 171.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.98x = 70,677.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,677.31/297.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.19

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