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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.52, 411.91 and 172.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.52, 411.91 and 172.49 is: 238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.52 : 411.91 = 172.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.52/411.91 = 172.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.52x = 411.91 × 172.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.52x = 71,050.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,050.36/298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.01

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