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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.06, 411.33 and 173.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.06, 411.33 and 173.71 is: 239.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.06 : 411.33 = 173.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.06/411.33 = 173.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.06x = 411.33 × 173.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.06x = 71,450.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,450.08/298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.72

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