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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.60, 411.98 and 174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.60, 411.98 and 174.20 is: 240.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.60 : 411.98 = 174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.60/411.98 = 174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.60x = 411.98 × 174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.60x = 71,766.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,766.92/298.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.34

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