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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.19, 412.92 and 174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.19, 412.92 and 174.86 is: 241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.19 : 412.92 = 174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.19/412.92 = 174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.19x = 412.92 × 174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.19x = 72,201.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,201.13/299.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.32

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