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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.85, 412.44 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.85, 412.44 and 174.52 is: 240.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.85 : 412.44 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.85/412.44 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.85x = 412.44 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.85x = 71,979.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,979.03/298.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.85

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