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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.21, 412.87 and 174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.21, 412.87 and 174.86 is: 241.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.21 : 412.87 = 174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.21/412.87 = 174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.21x = 412.87 × 174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.21x = 72,194.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,194.45/299.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.28

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