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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.99, 411.23 and 173.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.99, 411.23 and 173.68 is: 239.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.99 : 411.23 = 173.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.99/411.23 = 173.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.99x = 411.23 × 173.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.99x = 71,422.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,422.43/297.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.68

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