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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.24, 413.01 and 174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.24, 413.01 and 174.95 is: 241.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.24 : 413.01 = 174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.24/413.01 = 174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.24x = 413.01 × 174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.24x = 72,257.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,257.79/299.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.48

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