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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.95, 412.60 and 174.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.95, 412.60 and 174.61 is: 240.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.95 : 412.60 = 174.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.95/412.60 = 174.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.95x = 412.60 × 174.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.95x = 72,045.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,045.15/298.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.99

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