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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.45, 411.88 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.45, 411.88 and 174.11 is: 240.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.45 : 411.88 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.45/411.88 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.45x = 411.88 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.45x = 71,713.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,713.03/298.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.29

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