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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.54, 411.95 and 172.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.54, 411.95 and 172.46 is: 237.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.54 : 411.95 = 172.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.54/411.95 = 172.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.54x = 411.95 × 172.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.54x = 71,041.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,041.97/298.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.96

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