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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.86, 412.40 and 174.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.86, 412.40 and 174.50 is: 240.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.86 : 412.40 = 174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.86/412.40 = 174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.86x = 412.40 × 174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.86x = 71,961.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,961.74/298.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.79

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