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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.48, 411.81 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.48, 411.81 and 174.14 is: 240.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.48 : 411.81 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.48/411.81 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.48x = 411.81 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.48x = 71,712.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,712.59/298.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.26

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