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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.16, 412.80 and 174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.16, 412.80 and 174.81 is: 241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.16 : 412.80 = 174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.16/412.80 = 174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.16x = 412.80 × 174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.16x = 72,161.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,161.57/299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.21

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