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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.09, 412.80 and 174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.09, 412.80 and 174.81 is: 241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.09 : 412.80 = 174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.09/412.80 = 174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.09x = 412.80 × 174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.09x = 72,160.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,160.14/299.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.26

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