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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.42, 411.79 and 173.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.42, 411.79 and 173.99 is: 240.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.42 : 411.79 = 173.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.42/411.79 = 173.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.42x = 411.79 × 173.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.42x = 71,647.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,647.34/298.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.09

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