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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.78, 412.28 and 174.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.78, 412.28 and 174.41 is: 240.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.78 : 412.28 = 174.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.78/412.28 = 174.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.78x = 412.28 × 174.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.78x = 71,905.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,905.91/298.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.67

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