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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.74, 412.26 and 174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.74, 412.26 and 174.42 is: 240.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.74 : 412.26 = 174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.74/412.26 = 174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.74x = 412.26 × 174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.74x = 71,906.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,906.39/298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.70

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