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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.76, 412.25 and 172.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.76, 412.25 and 172.74 is: 238.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.76 : 412.25 = 172.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.76/412.25 = 172.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.76x = 412.25 × 172.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.76x = 71,211.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,211.20/298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.36

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