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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.54, 412.08 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.54, 412.08 and 174.18 is: 240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.54 : 412.08 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.54/412.08 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.54x = 412.08 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.54x = 71,776.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,776.09/298.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.42

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