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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.41, 411.66 and 174.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.41, 411.66 and 174.05 is: 240.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.41 : 411.66 = 174.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.41/411.66 = 174.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.41x = 411.66 × 174.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.41x = 71,647.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,647.36/298.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.10

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