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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.84, 412.32 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.84, 412.32 and 174.48 is: 240.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.84 : 412.32 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.84/412.32 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.84x = 412.32 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.84x = 71,941.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,941.59/298.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.74

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