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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.76, 412.24 and 172.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.76, 412.24 and 172.73 is: 238.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.76 : 412.24 = 172.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.76/412.24 = 172.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.76x = 412.24 × 172.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.76x = 71,207.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,207.14/298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.34

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