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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.99, 411.23 and 173.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.99, 411.23 and 173.66 is: 239.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.99 : 411.23 = 173.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.99/411.23 = 173.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.99x = 411.23 × 173.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.99x = 71,411.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,411.28/297.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.64

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