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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.04, 412.57 and 174.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.04, 412.57 and 174.69 is: 241.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.04 : 412.57 = 174.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.04/412.57 = 174.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.04x = 412.57 × 174.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.04x = 72,071.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,071.85/299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.01

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