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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.23, 411.43 and 173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.23, 411.43 and 173.80 is: 239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.23 : 411.43 = 173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.23/411.43 = 173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.23x = 411.43 × 173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.23x = 71,506.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,506.53/298.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.77

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