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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.20, 411.50 and 173.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.20, 411.50 and 173.91 is: 239.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.20 : 411.50 = 173.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.20/411.50 = 173.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.20x = 411.50 × 173.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.20x = 71,563.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,563.97/298.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.99

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