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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.83, 412.40 and 174.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.83, 412.40 and 174.49 is: 240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.83 : 412.40 = 174.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.83/412.40 = 174.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.83x = 412.40 × 174.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.83x = 71,959.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,959.31/298.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.80

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