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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.38, 413.11 and 175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.38, 413.11 and 175.04 is: 241.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.38 : 413.11 = 175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.38/413.11 = 175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.38x = 413.11 × 175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.38x = 72,310.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,310.77/299.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.54

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