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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.95, 412.54 and 174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.95, 412.54 and 174.62 is: 240.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.95 : 412.54 = 174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.95/412.54 = 174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.95x = 412.54 × 174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.95x = 72,034.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,034.80/298.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.96

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