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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.15, 411.48 and 173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.15, 411.48 and 173.80 is: 239.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.15 : 411.48 = 173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.15/411.48 = 173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.15x = 411.48 × 173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.15x = 71,515.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,515.22/298.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.86

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