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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.10, 412.75 and 181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.10, 412.75 and 181.17 is: 250.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.10 : 412.75 = 181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.10/412.75 = 181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.10x = 412.75 × 181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.10x = 74,777.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,777.92/299.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.01

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