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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.72, 412.23 and 174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.72, 412.23 and 174.40 is: 240.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.72 : 412.23 = 174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.72/412.23 = 174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.72x = 412.23 × 174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.72x = 71,892.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,892.91/298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.67

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