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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.45, 413.32 and 175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.45, 413.32 and 175.13 is: 241.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.45 : 413.32 = 175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.45/413.32 = 175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.45x = 413.32 × 175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.45x = 72,382.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,382.23/299.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.72

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