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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.93, 412.60 and 174.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.93, 412.60 and 174.58 is: 240.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.93 : 412.60 = 174.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.93/412.60 = 174.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.93x = 412.60 × 174.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.93x = 72,031.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,031.71/298.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.97

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