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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.21, 412.93 and 174.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.21, 412.93 and 174.94 is: 241.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.21 : 412.93 = 174.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.21/412.93 = 174.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.21x = 412.93 × 174.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.21x = 72,238.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,238.50/299.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.43

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