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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.90, 412.49 and 174.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.90, 412.49 and 174.59 is: 240.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.90 : 412.49 = 174.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.90/412.49 = 174.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.90x = 412.49 × 174.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.90x = 72,016.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,016.63/298.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.94

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