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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.32, 411.71 and 174.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.32, 411.71 and 174.03 is: 240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.32 : 411.71 = 174.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.32/411.71 = 174.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.32x = 411.71 × 174.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.32x = 71,649.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,649.02/298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.18

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