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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.04, 411.19 and 173.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.04, 411.19 and 173.69 is: 239.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.04 : 411.19 = 173.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.04/411.19 = 173.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.04x = 411.19 × 173.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.04x = 71,417.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,417.10/298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.62

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