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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.98, 412.55 and 174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.98, 412.55 and 174.62 is: 240.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.98 : 412.55 = 174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.98/412.55 = 174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.98x = 412.55 × 174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.98x = 72,039.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,039.48/298.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.95

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