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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.99, 411.31 and 173.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.99, 411.31 and 173.63 is: 239.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.99 : 411.31 = 173.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.99/411.31 = 173.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.99x = 411.31 × 173.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.99x = 71,415.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,415.76/297.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.66

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