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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.98, 411.17 and 173.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.98, 411.17 and 173.62 is: 239.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.98 : 411.17 = 173.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.98/411.17 = 173.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.98x = 411.17 × 173.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.98x = 71,387.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,387.34/297.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.57

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