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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.01, 412.64 and 174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.01, 412.64 and 174.68 is: 241.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.01 : 412.64 = 174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.01/412.64 = 174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.01x = 412.64 × 174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.01x = 72,079.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,079.96/299.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.06

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