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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.29, 413.10 and 179.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.29, 413.10 and 179.74 is: 248.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.29 : 413.10 = 179.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.29/413.10 = 179.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.29x = 413.10 × 179.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.29x = 74,250.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,250.59/299.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.09

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