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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.17, 412.84 and 174.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.17, 412.84 and 174.87 is: 241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.17 : 412.84 = 174.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.17/412.84 = 174.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.17x = 412.84 × 174.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.17x = 72,193.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,193.33/299.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.31

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