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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.09, 412.73 and 174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.09, 412.73 and 174.76 is: 241.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.09 : 412.73 = 174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.09/412.73 = 174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.09x = 412.73 × 174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.09x = 72,130.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,130.90/299.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.17

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