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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.10, 411.36 and 173.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.10, 411.36 and 173.67 is: 239.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.10 : 411.36 = 173.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.10/411.36 = 173.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.10x = 411.36 × 173.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.10x = 71,440.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,440.89/298.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.66

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