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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.53, 413.38 and 175.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.53, 413.38 and 175.17 is: 241.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.53 : 413.38 = 175.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.53/413.38 = 175.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.53x = 413.38 × 175.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.53x = 72,411.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,411.89/299.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.75

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