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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.10, 412.86 and 174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.10, 412.86 and 174.81 is: 241.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.10 : 412.86 = 174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.10/412.86 = 174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.10x = 412.86 × 174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.10x = 72,171.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,171.18/299.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.29

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