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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.40, 413.15 and 175.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.40, 413.15 and 175.06 is: 241.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.40 : 413.15 = 175.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.40/413.15 = 175.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.40x = 413.15 × 175.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.40x = 72,326.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,326.66/299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.58

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