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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.39, 411.83 and 174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.39, 411.83 and 174.10 is: 240.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.39 : 411.83 = 174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.39/411.83 = 174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.39x = 411.83 × 174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.39x = 71,699.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,699.60/298.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.29

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