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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.10, 411.39 and 173.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.10, 411.39 and 173.77 is: 239.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.10 : 411.39 = 173.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.10/411.39 = 173.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.10x = 411.39 × 173.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.10x = 71,486.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,486.21/298.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.80

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