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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.29, 411.72 and 174.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.29, 411.72 and 174.02 is: 240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.29 : 411.72 = 174.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.29/411.72 = 174.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.29x = 411.72 × 174.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.29x = 71,644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,644.80/298.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.18

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