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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.67, 412.18 and 172.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.67, 412.18 and 172.65 is: 238.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.67 : 412.18 = 172.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.67/412.18 = 172.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.67x = 412.18 × 172.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.67x = 71,162.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,162.88/298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.27

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