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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.42, 413.13 and 175.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.42, 413.13 and 175.09 is: 241.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.42 : 413.13 = 175.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.42/413.13 = 175.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.42x = 413.13 × 175.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.42x = 72,333.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,333.90/299.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.58

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