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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.10, 411.42 and 173.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.10, 411.42 and 173.73 is: 239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.10 : 411.42 = 173.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.10/411.42 = 173.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.10x = 411.42 × 173.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.10x = 71,476.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,476.00/298.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.78

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