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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.11, 411.39 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.11, 411.39 and 173.76 is: 239.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.11 : 411.39 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.11/411.39 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.11x = 411.39 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.11x = 71,483.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,483.13/298.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.79

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