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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.62, 411.99 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.62, 411.99 and 174.32 is: 240.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.62 : 411.99 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.62/411.99 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.62x = 411.99 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.62x = 71,818.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,818.10/298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.50

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