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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.06, 412.70 and 174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.06, 412.70 and 174.80 is: 241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.06 : 412.70 = 174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.06/412.70 = 174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.06x = 412.70 × 174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.06x = 72,139.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,139.96/299.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.22

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