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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.31, 412.99 and 174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.31, 412.99 and 174.95 is: 241.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.31 : 412.99 = 174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.31/412.99 = 174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.31x = 412.99 × 174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.31x = 72,250.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,250.86/299.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.39

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