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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.15, 412.86 and 174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.15, 412.86 and 174.80 is: 241.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.15 : 412.86 = 174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.15/412.86 = 174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.15x = 412.86 × 174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.15x = 72,167.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,167.93/299.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.24

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