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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.20, 412.88 and 174.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.20, 412.88 and 174.85 is: 241.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.20 : 412.88 = 174.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.20/412.88 = 174.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.20x = 412.88 × 174.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.20x = 72,189.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,189.13/299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.28

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