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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.17, 411.49 and 172.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.17, 411.49 and 172.15 is: 237.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.17 : 411.49 = 172.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.17/411.49 = 172.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.17x = 411.49 × 172.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.17x = 70,838.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,838.00/298.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.58

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