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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.24, 411.46 and 173.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.24, 411.46 and 173.85 is: 239.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.24 : 411.46 = 173.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.24/411.46 = 173.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.24x = 411.46 × 173.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.24x = 71,532.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,532.32/298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.85

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