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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.20, 411.49 and 173.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.20, 411.49 and 173.86 is: 239.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.20 : 411.49 = 173.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.20/411.49 = 173.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.20x = 411.49 × 173.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.20x = 71,540.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,540.03/298.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.91

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