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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.33, 413.08 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.33, 413.08 and 174.96 is: 241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.33 : 413.08 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.33/413.08 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.33x = 413.08 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.33x = 72,272.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,272.04/299.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.45

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