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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.46, 413.21 and 175.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.46, 413.21 and 175.11 is: 241.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.46 : 413.21 = 175.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.46/413.21 = 175.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.46x = 413.21 × 175.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.46x = 72,357.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,357.20/299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.63

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