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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.42, 411.82 and 174.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.42, 411.82 and 174.09 is: 240.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.42 : 411.82 = 174.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.42/411.82 = 174.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.42x = 411.82 × 174.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.42x = 71,694.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,694.20/298.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.24

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