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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.53, 413.40 and 175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.53, 413.40 and 175.21 is: 241.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.53 : 413.40 = 175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.53/413.40 = 175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.53x = 413.40 × 175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.53x = 72,431.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,431.81/299.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.82

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