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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.63, 412.15 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.63, 412.15 and 174.29 is: 240.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.63 : 412.15 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.63/412.15 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.63x = 412.15 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.63x = 71,833.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,833.62/298.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.54

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