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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.05, 411.31 and 173.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.05, 411.31 and 173.71 is: 239.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.05 : 411.31 = 173.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.05/411.31 = 173.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.05x = 411.31 × 173.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.05x = 71,448.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,448.66/298.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.72

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