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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.65, 412.16 and 174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.65, 412.16 and 174.34 is: 240.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.65 : 412.16 = 174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.65/412.16 = 174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.65x = 412.16 × 174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.65x = 71,858.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,858.25/298.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.61

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