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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298, 411.26 and 173.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298, 411.26 and 173.74 is: 239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298 : 411.26 = 173.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298/411.26 = 173.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298x = 411.26 × 173.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298x = 71,452.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,452.31/298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.77

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