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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.01, 412.68 and 174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.01, 412.68 and 174.74 is: 241.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.01 : 412.68 = 174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.01/412.68 = 174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.01x = 412.68 × 174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.01x = 72,111.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,111.70/299.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.17

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