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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.97, 412.48 and 174.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.97, 412.48 and 174.61 is: 240.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.97 : 412.48 = 174.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.97/412.48 = 174.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.97x = 412.48 × 174.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.97x = 72,023.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,023.21/298.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.91

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