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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.91, 412.49 and 174.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.91, 412.49 and 174.57 is: 240.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.91 : 412.49 = 174.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.91/412.49 = 174.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.91x = 412.49 × 174.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.91x = 72,008.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,008.82/298.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.91

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