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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.54, 413.34 and 175.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.54, 413.34 and 175.25 is: 241.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.54 : 413.34 = 175.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.54/413.34 = 175.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.54x = 413.34 × 175.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.54x = 72,435.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,435.77/299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.83

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